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Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup

Quick and easy Cajun chicken soup is full of bold flavor that you'll absolutely love!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Yield:4 servings

Equipment

  • large dutch oven or other large heavy-bottomed pot
  • Large wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Cutting board
  • small skillet
  • Tongs
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ cups holy trinity see Notes
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning divided
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil avocado, canola, etc.
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half, at room temperature
  • chopped green onions optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat large dutch oven over medium-high heat. When pot is hot, add butter and let butter melt completely.
  • Add holy trinity blend to dutch oven. Stir, then sauté blend until veggies are tender and fragrant, approximately 5 minutes.
  • When vegetable blend is tender, add minced garlic to dutch oven and stir to incorporate. Sauté 30 to 60 seconds or until garlic is fragrant, then add 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning and stir until well incorporated.
  • Pour 2 cups chicken stock and 1 can diced tomatoes into dutch oven. Stir to incorporate, then let mixture come to low boil. When liquid begins to boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer while preparing chicken.
  • Place chicken on cutting board. Season all sides of chicken with remaining 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning. Set aside.
  • Heat small skillet over medium heat. When skillet is hot, add 1 tablespoon neutral oil and swirl pan to spread oil around. Continue heating skillet until oil is hot and shimmery.
  • When oil is hot, place chicken in skillet. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, then flip chicken over and cook another 3 to 5 minutes or until firm.
  • Transfer chicken to cutting board and let chicken cool until comfortable to handle. Chop cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  • Reduce heat under dutch oven to low. Let mixture cool slightly, then add heavy cream and stir until fully combined.
  • Add chopped chicken to dutch oven. Stir to incorporate, then let ingredients simmer and meld 3 to 5 minutes.
  • After simmering, taste soup and adjust seasonings as needed. Portion soup into serving bowls and garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Holy Trinity: ½ cup chopped onion, ½ cup chopped celery, and ½ cup chopped bell pepper. You can use frozen or fresh vegetables. A lot of grocery stores offer frozen, pre-chopped holy trinity - you might find it called Cajun-style mirepoix.
  • Want a creamy Cajun chicken soup with a little something extra? Check out my recipe for creamy Cajun chicken pasta soup.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1serving | Calories: 479kcal | Protein: 29g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 843mg | Total Carbs: 15g | Fiber: 4g | Net Carbs: 11g | Vitamin A: 2953IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg
Recipe By:Cheryl Malik