Description
This Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup is rich, spicy, and comforting. Made with tender chicken, bell peppers, and a creamy, flavorful broth seasoned with classic Cajun spices, it’s perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion, red and green bell peppers, and garlic; sauté 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in paprika, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and cayenne pepper (if using) for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the pot and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or green onions.
Notes
For extra flavor, sauté the vegetables in butter instead of oil. Add cooked rice or pasta to make the soup heartier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: creamy cajun chicken soup, spicy chicken soup, comfort soup, cajun soup