Cajun White Chicken Chili

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey breast is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil can be a cost-effective substitute.

canned white beans

🥗Healthier: dried white beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Dried beans are healthier but require soaking; chickpeas are a cheaper alternative.

fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley can provide a similar fresh flavor at a lower cost.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Add diced hot Italian sausage and sauté for about 5 minutes until browned.

Set the sausage aside.

In the same pot, add butter and let it melt.

Add diced celery, green bell pepper, and onion; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

Add diced jalapeño (seeds removed) and sauté for another minute.

Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Pour in chicken broth and add the white beans; mix well.

Add the cooked sausage back into the pot along with the diced chicken breast.

Season with Cajun seasoning and cumin; mix thoroughly.

Let the mixture simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

After simmering, take the pot off the heat and stir in sour cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

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