Description
This Creamy Parmesan Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish with a rich, spicy Cajun broth, tender chicken, and creamy parmesan. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this one-pot soup comes together in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon oil
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 cup onion, diced
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1 cup celery, diced
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1 cup bell pepper, diced
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4 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
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1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
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6 cups chicken broth
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1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (optional)
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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8 ounces pasta (such as ditalini or shells)
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1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
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1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
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2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional)
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2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
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Cayenne, salt, and pepper, to taste
Instructions
. Cook the Chicken:
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning and cook until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté Vegetables:
In the same pot, melt butter, then add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add Seasoning:
Stir in garlic, thyme, and Cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Simmer the Soup:
Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes (if using), Worcestershire sauce, and pasta. Return the chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is al dente, about 7 minutes.
5. Shred the Chicken:
Remove the chicken, shred or slice it, and return it to the pot.
6. Make It Creamy:
Turn off the heat, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, and let it melt into the broth.
7. Finish & Serve:
Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and green onions. Season with cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy!
Slow Cooker Option:
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Follow steps 1-3, then transfer everything except the pasta to a slow cooker.
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Cook on LOW for 6-10 hours or HIGH for 2-4 hours.
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Add pasta during the last 10 minutes and cook until tender.
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Continue with steps 5-7.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg