Name: The Best Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 5 oz Lobster meat; 5 oz Lump crab; 1 lb Shrimp; 1 can Black beans; 1/2 cup Corn, whole kernel frozen; 2 Garlic cloves; 1 can Great northern beans; 1 cup Onion (chopped); 2 cups Chicken broth, low sodium; 1 can Tomatoes with chilis; 1 tsp Olive oil; 1 cup Colby and Monterey Jack cheese (for topping); 3 oz Cream cheese

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I love seafood and rich flavors. This creamy seafood and shrimp chili is warm and easy to make. It mixes lobster, crab, shrimp, beans, corn, spicy tomatoes, and cream cheese. The dish cooks fast and feels like a warm hug. If you enjoy simple comfort meals, you might also like a baked dish like best chicken and rice casserole.

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why make this recipe

Make this recipe when you want a fast, filling meal with fancy seafood taste. It uses canned beans and tomatoes so prep is quick. The cream cheese makes the soup smooth. This is a good meal for cold nights or when you want something a bit special but simple. It pairs well with bread and light salads. You can also try a warm casserole like the creamy chicken and biscuit casserole for another cozy option.

how to make The Best Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili

Start by cooking onion and garlic in oil. Add beans, corn, and tomatoes with chilis. Pour in chicken broth and simmer. Add lobster, crab, and shrimp. Cook until shrimp turns pink. Turn down the heat and stir in cream cheese until it melts. Serve hot with cheese on top.

Ingredients :

5 oz Lobster meat
5 oz Lump crab
1 lb Shrimp
1 can Black beans
1/2 cup Corn, whole kernel frozen
2 Garlic cloves
1 can Great northern beans
1 cup Onion (chopped)
2 cups Chicken broth, low sodium
1 can Tomatoes with chilis
1 tsp Olive oil
1 cup Colby and Monterey Jack cheese (for topping)
3 oz Cream cheese

Directions :

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onion is translucent.
Stir in the black beans, great northern beans, corn, and tomatoes with chilis.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the lobster meat, crab, and shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turns pink and seafood is heated through.
Reduce heat and stir in the cream cheese until melted.
Serve hot, topped with Colby and Monterey Jack cheese.

how to serve The Best Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili

Serve in bowls hot. Add extra shredded cheese on top. A squeeze of lime or chopped cilantro fits well. Put bread, crackers, or a simple salad on the side. This also goes well with dishes like creamy honey pepper chicken mac and cheese if you want more on the table.

how to store The Best Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili

Cool the chili to room temperature. Put it in an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove over low heat and stir often. Do not freeze the chili with cream cheese and seafood — texture can change. If you must freeze, remove cream cheese before freezing and add fresh cream cheese when you reheat.

tips to make The Best Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili

Thaw seafood well and pat dry before adding so it heats evenly.
Use low-sodium broth to control salt.
Stir cream cheese in slowly to make a smooth soup.
Taste and add a little salt or pepper at the end.
If you like heat, add a pinch of cayenne or extra chilis.

variation (if any)

Swap lobster or crab for firm white fish if you want a cheaper option.
Use half-and-half instead of cream cheese for a lighter cream.
Add chopped bell pepper for more veggies.
Make it spicier with jalapeño or hot sauce.

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen seafood?
A: Yes. Thaw it first and pat it dry before adding to the pot.

Q: Is this recipe very spicy?
A: It has mild heat from the tomatoes with chilis. You can make it milder or hotter by choosing different canned tomatoes.

Q: Can I make this vegetarian?
A: You can skip seafood and add more beans, mushrooms, and extra veggies for a vegetarian version.

Q: How long does it take to cook?
A: About 30 minutes from start to finish if seafood is ready.

Q: Can I use other cheeses?
A: Yes. Cheddar or Monterey Jack both work well.

Conclusion

For a quick video and a similar version of this recipe, see Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili + {VIDEO} – Stay Snatched. You can also compare another take on seafood chili at Seafood Chili – Easy Healthy Recipes.