The Best Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup Recipe for Cozy Nights
The best creamy Cajun chicken soup is full of spice, savory chicken, and lots of cream. Quick to make, it’s a cozy Southern-inspired dish perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
1 chicken breast (boneless skinless)
2 tsp avocado oil or olive oil
1/2 of a large yellow onion (or 1 small yellow onion)
1 green bell pepper
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp hot sauce
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream (or homemade cashew cream)
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
1. In a medium sized soup pot add avocado oil (or olive oil) and heat on medium heat.
2. Season chicken (both sides) with 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp pepper then add to the hot pot.
3. Cook chicken on medium, uncovered, for 8 minutes then flip and cook an additional 8-10 minutes. When fully cooked, remove from the pot and set aside. The chicken should release easily when done.
4. While the chicken cooks, dice onion and cut bell pepper into small chunks.
5. Once chicken is removed, add butter to the pot and melt over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to deglaze the pan.
6. Add chicken broth, stir, and bring to a slow boil over medium-high heat.
7. When it begins to bubble, reduce heat to medium. Add hot sauce, remaining salt and pepper, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, and cream. Stir to combine.
8. Shred cooked chicken and return to the soup.
9. Simmer uncovered on medium-low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Notes
For a smokier flavor, substitute the green bell pepper with a poblano pepper.
Cashew cream can be used in place of heavy cream for a dairy-free version.
Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/creamy-cajun-chicken-soup/