Description
This Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort in a bowl—rich, bold, and ready in just 30 minutes! With shredded chicken, bell peppers, Cajun spices, and heavy cream, it’s the perfect weeknight meal when you want something fast, filling, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
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1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 bell pepper, chopped
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1 onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
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Stir in the chicken broth and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil.
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Add the shredded chicken and heavy cream, then reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot and garnish with chopped herbs if desired.
Notes
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Use rotisserie chicken to save even more time.
Adjust the Cajun seasoning based on your spice tolerance.
Add rice or corn for extra heartiness.
A splash of lemon juice adds a bright finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun / Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: : 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg