Description

Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup is a rich and comforting one pot meal made with tender chicken breast, colorful vegetables, bold Cajun seasoning, and a smooth creamy broth. This soup delivers deep flavor with a perfect balance of spice and creaminess, making it ideal for cozy dinners, meal prep, or easy family meals.

Ingredients

Butter or olive oil

Fresh garlic finely minced

Onion chopped

Carrots chopped

Celery chopped

Bell pepper chopped any color or mix

Chicken breast trimmed

Old Bay or Cajun seasoning

Hot sauce such as Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce or Crystal Hot Sauce

Fire roasted tomatoes drained

Chicken broth

Heavy cream

Cream cheese softened such as Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese, Tillamook Cream Cheese, or Organic Valley Cream Cheese

Green onions sliced for garnish

Sharp cheddar cheese such as Tillamook Sharp Cheddar or Cabot Sharp Cheddar

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Instructions

1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add butter or olive oil until warm

2. Add garlic, onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrots and sauté gently until vegetables soften and release aroma

3. Place chicken breast into the pot and coat evenly with Cajun seasoning

4. Add hot sauce, drained fire roasted tomatoes, and chicken broth then stir gently to combine

5. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, cover with a lid, and lower heat to medium low

6. Allow the soup to cook until chicken is tender and fully cooked, stirring occasionally

7. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred into bite sized pieces on a cutting board

8. Add heavy cream and softened cream cheese to the soup and whisk until smooth and fully blended

9. Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir until well combined

10. Warm the soup gently and serve hot with green onions, sharp cheddar cheese, and extra hot sauce if desired

Notes

Soften the cream cheese at room temperature before adding to prevent lumps

Use a gentle simmer to keep the chicken tender and juicy

Adjust Cajun seasoning based on preferred spice level

Stir frequently after adding dairy to maintain a smooth texture

Add a splash of broth when reheating if the soup thickens too much

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American