Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup, a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal that’s perfect for any night of the week. This soup combines tender chicken, Cajun spices, creamy broth, and pasta for a satisfying dish that will warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Season the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned and mostly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the onion and bell pepper and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add Broth and Cheese: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Return the chicken to the pot, then add the uncooked pasta.
- Simmer: Simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the soup thickens.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 2–3 more minutes. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add extra Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne.
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
