Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup is a heartwarming dish that infuses your table with the vibrant flavors of Cajun cuisine. This delightful soup combines tender chicken, creamy broth, and pasta, making it an ideal choice for cozy family dinners or a quick weeknight meal. The robust spices of Cajun seasoning paired with smoked paprika create a flavor explosion that will certainly please everyone’s palate. With its ease of preparation and versatility, you can customize this recipe to suit your personal taste by incorporating your favorite vegetables or adjusting the spice levels. Enjoy a bowl of this comforting soup on chilly nights, and it’s sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne pasta or any short pasta of choice
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and minced garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add cubed chicken breasts; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika. Cook until chicken is browned on all sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and add penne pasta; cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with sliced green onions and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg