Here’s a complete recipe for Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup — rich, comforting, and full of bold Cajun flavor 🍲🔥
Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4–6
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- Optional: green onions or parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté aromatics
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat
- Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; cook 4–5 minutes until soft
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds
2️⃣ Season & cook chicken
- Add diced chicken to the pot
- Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt
- Cook until chicken is lightly browned (5–7 minutes)
3️⃣ Add broth & simmer
- Pour in chicken broth
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat
- Simmer 12–15 minutes until chicken is fully cooked
4️⃣ Make it creamy
- Lower heat and stir in cream cheese until melted
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan
- Simmer 5 more minutes, stirring often
5️⃣ Serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning
- Garnish with green onions or parsley
🥗 Nutrition (Approx per serving, 6 servings)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Protein: 28 g
- Fat: 26 g
- Carbs: 7 g
✅ Creamy, spicy, and comforting
✅ High-protein & low-carb friendly
✅ Perfect for meal prep or cozy dinners
