Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup is a spicy, comforting soup featuring tender chicken, vegetables, and a rich creamy finish with bold Cajun seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- ½ onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, fresh parsley, or hot sauce
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened, about 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Return chicken to the pot. Add Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10–12 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese. Simmer until creamy and heated through.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- You can adjust heat with cayenne or omit for milder flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use part-skim cheese.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: Approximately 400 per serving
- Sugar: Approximately 3 g
- Sodium: Approximately 700 mg
- Fat: Approximately 28 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 9 g
- Fiber: Approximately 1 g
- Protein: Approximately 28 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 130 mg
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