Description
Delight in the comforting warmth of Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup, a dish that brings together tender chicken and vibrant flavors in a luscious creamy broth. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings with family and friends. Infused with zesty Cajun seasoning, it promises a burst of flavor in every spoonful. Whether enjoyed as a main course or as a starter, this hearty soup is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 5 cups chicken stock (or 4 cups chicken stock + 1 cup water)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup ditalini pasta (or other small pasta)
- 1 pound chicken breasts or tenders
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until tender (about 5 minutes). Stir in 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning.
- Remove from heat and add chicken stock, diced tomatoes, and heavy cream. Return to heat, bring to a boil, then reduce to a rapid simmer.
- Add dry pasta, stirring well. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Season the chicken with the remaining Cajun seasoning. In a small skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook the chicken for 6–10 minutes until cooked through; chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Reduce heat under the soup to low and stir in parmesan cheese until combined. Add chopped chicken and simmer for an additional few minutes.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed before serving warm with garnished green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg