Description
Cajun Chicken Soup is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables, simmered in a flavorful Cajun-spiced broth. This easy-to-make soup bursts with bold flavors and warms the soul on chilly evenings. Ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings, it’s a one-pot meal that’s sure to please every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mix of red and green)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the onions until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts, bell peppers, and garlic; stir for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, then stir in Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove chicken breasts, shred them with forks, and return to the pot. If using cream, add it now and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg