Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup Recipe: Rich, Flavorful Comfort in a Bowl
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup is a rich, flavor-packed noodle soup featuring tender Cajun-blackened chicken, creamy broth, and perfectly cooked pasta. A comforting, restaurant-quality soup that is easy to make at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 small white onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (divided)
5 cups chicken stock (or 4 cups stock + 1 cup water)
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup ditalini or other small pasta
1 pound chicken breasts or tenders
1 tablespoon neutral oil
1 cup freshly grated parmesan
Salt and pepper to taste
Green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat butter in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté 5 minutes, then stir in 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2. Remove pot from heat and stir in stock, diced tomatoes, and cream. Return to heat, bring to boil, then reduce to simmer
3. Add dry pasta and stir well. Cook 10 minutes, stirring regularly
4. Season chicken with remaining Cajun seasoning
5. Heat skillet with oil and cook chicken 3-5 minutes per side. Chop into bite-sized pieces
6. Reduce heat under Dutch oven to low. Stir in parmesan until creamy
7. Add chicken to soup, simmer 2-3 minutes
8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve with green onion garnish
Notes
Use thinly sliced chicken for quick cooking
Grate parmesan fresh for best melting and flavor
For low carb, use palmini noodles and check tomatoes for added sugar
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 744
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1408mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 177mg