Add butter, melt, add garlic. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and sautee until brown. Add onions, sautee until caramelized. Add cajun seasoning, sautee for several more minutes.
Add vegetable stock, hominey, bring to a boil. Add chicken and vegetables, still frozen. Add bullion cube. Return to boil and reduce to a simmer.
After chicken cooks through (approx 10 minutes) add italian seasoning and thyme. Simmer several more minutes; Remove from heat, allow to stand several minutes. Serves about 4.