Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup is a comforting dish that combines rich Cajun flavors with creamy broth, chicken, and pasta, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free)
- 8 ounces of pasta (such as ditalini or shells) (gluten-free for gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream (optional)
- 1/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan cheese), grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
- Cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken seasoned with Cajun seasoning and cook for 2-4 minutes on each side until browned. Set aside.
- In the same saucepan, melt the butter and add the diced onion, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender, then add garlic, thyme, and Cajun seasoning. Cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, add diced tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add pasta, simmering for about 7 minutes until al-dente.
- Remove the chicken, slice or shred it, and return it to the soup. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until combined.
- Squeeze in lemon juice, sprinkle with parsley and green onions, and season with cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Ahead: Chop veggies and season chicken the night before.
- Flavor Development: Simmer longer for richer taste.
- Adjusting Consistency: Add more cream for thickness or broth for a thinner soup.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Freezing: Leave out cream and cheese if freezing; add when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350-400
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800-1000 mg
- Fat: 15-20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7-10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: unknown
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30-35 grams
- Fiber: 2-3 grams
- Protein: 25-30 grams
- Cholesterol: unknown
Keywords: Cajun, Chicken, Pasta, Soup, Creamy, Comfort Food