Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup – Easy & Flavorful
This Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup is rich, comforting, and packed with bold flavors. A perfect one-pot meal for an easy weeknight dinner!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup cooked rice (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in shredded chicken, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, corn, and cooked rice if using. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.