Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup: A 30-Minute Comfort Bomb
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A rich and flavorful Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup packed with spices and tender chicken. Perfect for cold days or when you need a comforting meal.
- Author: EditorVictoria
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 2 boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in onion, garlic, bell pepper, celery, and carrot. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add Cajun seasoning, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a keto version, replace heavy cream with coconut cream.
- For a low-calorie option, use low-fat milk instead of heavy cream.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg