Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup is a rich and flavorful dish that combines the warmth of soup with the heartiness of pasta and chicken. Perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 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 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 cup heavy cream (at or close to room temperature)
- 1 cup ditalini (or other small pasta, dry)
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breasts or tenders (see Notes)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan (at room temperature, see Notes)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- green onions (sliced, to garnish)
Instructions
- Heat butter in large dutch oven over medium-high heat. When butter is melted, add onions and garlic. Sauté approximately 5 minutes or until aromatics are tender and fragrant, then stir in 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning.
- Remove pot from heat and stir in broth, diced tomatoes, and heavy cream. Return pot to heat and bring mixture to boil, then reduce heat to medium and let liquids come to rapid simmer.
- Pour dry pasta into dutch oven and stir well. Cook 10 minutes, stirring regularly and making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to prevent sticking or burning.
- While pasta cooks, sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning over chicken, covering all sides.
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, pour in 1 tablespoon neutral oil and rotate the pan to cover the surface with oil.
- Add seasoned chicken to the skillet. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, then flip the chicken and cook on the other side for another 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let cool to touch, then chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Reduce heat under dutch oven to low. Remove the pot from heat and stir in grated parmesan until well combined. Return the pot to low heat and stir in chicken pieces, then let the soup simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Taste soup and add salt and pepper to taste. Portion soup into serving bowls. Garnish with sliced onions if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For the chicken, you can use either chicken breasts or tenders, whichever you prefer.
- Make sure the parmesan is freshly grated and at room temperature for better incorporation into the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup, Cajun Soup Recipe, Chicken Pasta Soup
