Description
A creamy, zesty chili with tender chicken, smoky sausage, beans, and corn. Infused with Cajun spices and topped with spicy cheese. A hearty, easy, weeknight comfort food that’s sure to delight your family.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half or milk
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 halal smoked turkey sausage (subbed for pork)
1 cup cooked red beans
1 cup white corn
1/2 cup chopped green chilies
1 tablespoon dried minced onion flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add flour and sauté for 2-3 minutes to make a roux.
Stir in chicken broth gradually, then add half-and-half or milk until blended.
Add chopped chicken, red beans, white corn, green chilies, onion flakes, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until flavors meld.
Remove from heat. Top each serving with a spoonful of shredded pepper jack cheese and a pinch of additional Cajun seasoning if desired.
Notes
Substitute the halal turkey sausage with plant-based sausage or extra chicken for a non-meat version
Use low-sodium broth to control salt content
Add bell peppers or zucchini for extra vegetables
Leftovers store well refrigerated for 3-4 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: dinner
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg