Crockpot Cajun Chicken Recipe Soup Version
Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup combines tender chicken, bold spices, and a rich, velvety broth for a hearty and spicy comfort meal. Ready in under an hour and perfect for chilly nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (more to taste)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup corn, ½ cup diced tomatoes, 1 cup spinach
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper for 5–6 min. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
- Add diced chicken and Cajun seasoning. Cook until lightly browned.
- Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered 15–20 minutes.
- Lower heat. Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add extras like corn or spinach if using.
- Serve hot with optional toppings.
Notes
- Don’t boil after adding cream.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Great for meal prep and reheats well.