Hearty Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup
Experience warmth in every bite with Hearty Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup: Flavorful & Satisfying—comfort food that’s easy to make! Try it tonight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, finely diced
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (for soup)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux; cook until light golden.
- Add onions, celery, bell peppers, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika; cook for one minute.
- Gradually add chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Return seared chicken to the pot along with a bay leaf; simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg