Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup Delight
This creamy Cajun chicken soup is a flavorful and comforting dish, perfect for warming up on a chilly day. It's packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and a rich, spicy broth.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 each bell pepper diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 cup corn
- 1 can diced tomatoes including juices
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 each green onions thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning, and cook until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery until tender.
- Stir in corn, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, remaining Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and return chicken to the pot.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes to blend flavors.
- Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Heat through for an additional 5 minutes without boiling.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions and parsley.
Notes
Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.