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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup

A rich and creamy soup featuring tender chicken, pasta, and bold Cajun flavors, perfect for a comforting meal any night of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 cup pasta (penne or shell)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 piece bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • for cooking tablespoon Olive oil
  • for garnish Fresh parsley, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, and half of the Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, roughly 4-5 minutes.
  4. Return the chicken to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Stir in the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 7-10 minutes.
  6. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream along with the remaining Cajun seasoning. Mix until well combined.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

Adjust the Cajun seasoning based on your family's spice tolerance. This recipe is perfect for using leftover rotisserie chicken. Remember not to overcook the pasta since it continues to cook slightly in the soup after heat is turned off.