Go Back
+ servings
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup: The Ultimate Cozy Comfort

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup is a warm embrace for chilly evenings, combining tender chicken, creamy broth, and a perfect kick of spice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: soups
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 3 tablespoons Butter adds richness
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth high-quality recommended
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes for acidity
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream best at room temperature
For the Meat & Pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning divide for cooking
  • 1 pound Chicken breasts, seasoned
  • 1 cup Pasta Ditalini or similar
For the Finish
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions sliced, for garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add half of the Cajun seasoning, stirring to coat the aromatics. Bloom for about 1 minute until aromatic.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and heavy cream. Return to medium heat, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in dry Ditalini pasta and simmer for approximately 10 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
  5. Season chicken with remaining Cajun seasoning, heat oil in a skillet, sear chicken for 3-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest before chopping.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted, fold in chopped chicken, simmer for another 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize the spice level and pasta shapes as desired. Great for meal prep by storing soup base separately from pasta.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!