Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup
Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup (Just 1–2 WW Points!)
Warm, creamy, and packed with bold Cajun flavor, this cozy bowl is the kind of recipe you’ll want on repeat all year long — especially on chilly nights. The best part? It tastes indulgent, but it’s light, filling, and Weight Watchers–friendly.
Loaded with tender shredded chicken, hearty white beans, green chiles, and smoky Cajun spices, this soup delivers comfort-food vibes without blowing your points. It’s perfect for meal prep, lunches, or an easy dinner that feels like a treat.
📝 Ingredients
(Makes 6 generous servings)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 cups fat-free chicken broth
- ½ cup fat-free half-and-half or unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: fresh cilantro or parsley, lime wedge
👩🍳 Instructions
- Sauté aromatics (optional step):
In a large pot, lightly spray with cooking spray and sauté onion and celery over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until softened. - Build the soup:
Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, green chiles, beans, shredded chicken, and all seasonings. Stir well. - Simmer:
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes. - Make it creamy:
Stir in fat-free half-and-half (or almond milk). Simmer 5 more minutes until warmed through. - Taste & serve:
Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with herbs and a squeeze of lime for extra Cajun flair.
⭐ WW Points
- 1–2 Points per serving
(depends on milk choice and exact ingredients) - Blue • Green • Purple friendly
📊 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: ~190
- Protein: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fat: 2g
- Fiber: 4g
