Cajun Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil or butter
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
• 2 (15 oz each) cans red beans or navy beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (11 oz) can white corn, drained
• 2 (4 oz) each cans chopped green chilies
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• White rice, for serving
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for serving

Preparation

1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and cook until starting to soften, 5-7 minutes. Add andouille sausage and cook 2-3 minutes more.
3. Sprinkle flour over the top and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute.
4. Stir in chicken broth, chicken, beans, corn, green chilies, cumin, and cajun seasoning and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce to a simmer and let cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
6. Stir in half and half or heavy cream and season to taste with salt and pepper. Let cook for just 2-3 minutes to reduce cream a bit, then serve and enjoy!
7. Serve over white rice, if desired.