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Creamy Parmesan Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup

Creamy Parmesan Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup

A deliciously creamy soup featuring cajun seasoned chicken and pasta, perfect for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 6 servings
Calories 498 kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes optional
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce gluten-free for gluten-free
  • 8 ounces pasta (such as ditalini or shells) gluten-free for gluten-free
  • ½ cup heavy/whipping cream optional
  • ⅓ cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped optional
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced optional
  • cayenne, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the chicken, seasoned with the cajun seasoning, and cook until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes per side, before setting aside.
  • Melt the butter in the same saucepan before adding the onion, celery and bell pepper and cooking until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, thyme, and cajun seasoning, and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
  • Add the broth, chicken, diced tomatoes, worcestershire sauce, and pasta, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the pasta is al-dente tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken, slice or shred it, and return it to the pot.
  • Turn off the heat, add the cream and parmesan, mix and let the cheese melt into the broth.
  • Add the lemon juice, parsley and green onions, and season with cayenne, salt and pepper to taste before enjoying!

Notes

This recipe can also be made in a slow cooker by implementing steps 1-3, placing everything up to (not including) the pasta into the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-10 hours or HIGH for 2-4 hours before adding the pasta and cooking on HIGH until tender, about 10 minutes, and continue with steps 5-7.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 498kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 32gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 553mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10g
Keyword chicken, creamy, dinner, Parmesan, pasta, soup
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