Description
A flavorful Cajun chicken pasta soup that is hearty and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- 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.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, roughly 4-5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 7-10 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream along with the remaining Cajun seasoning. Mix until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- This soup is perfect for a comforting meal on a chilly day.
- Feel free to add more vegetables for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg