Description
This Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup is loaded with tender chicken, peppers, onions, celery, and bold Cajun spices! Rich and cheesy, this keto-friendly soup has just 8 net carbs per serving and makes a comforting, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 1/2 cups bell pepper, chopped (any color or a mix)
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast
2 tablespoons Old Bay or Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 (14-ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes, drained
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Instructions
1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil and sauté the garlic, onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrots for 3-4 minutes until tender.
2. Add the chicken to the pot. Top with Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, drained fire roasted tomatoes, and chicken broth.
3. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to medium-low.
4. Cook the soup for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it on a cutting board.
6. While the chicken is out, add the heavy cream and softened cream cheese to the pot. Whisk until the cream cheese is fully melted and combined.
7. Return the shredded chicken to the soup. Stir to combine and heat through.
8. Serve immediately, topped with green onions, sharp cheddar cheese, and extra hot sauce if desired.
Notes
Net carbs are 8g per serving.
This soup is keto-friendly and perfect for meal prep.
You can adjust spice levels by using more or less Cajun seasoning or hot sauce.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese or chopped green onions for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.25 cups
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 6.5g
- Sodium: 401mg
- Fat: 8.3g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10.8g
- Fiber: 2.8g
- Protein: 21.7g
- Cholesterol: 74.8mg
Keywords: creamy cajun chicken soup, keto soup, spicy chicken soup