Hearty Cajun White Chicken Chili with Andouille Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced or diced
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 1/2 cup sour cream or heavy cream or 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or cotija
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced bell pepper
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley, optional
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced, optional
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, optional
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, divided
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt
• pepper
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup salsa verde