Creamy Cajun Ranch Chicken Soup
A creamy, flavorful soup with Cajun and ranch seasonings, perfect for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
- Stir in Cajun and ranch seasoning.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Shred the cooked chicken and return to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning for more or less heat.
- Top with chopped green onions or parsley for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg