Creamy Parmesan Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup: Indulgent Comfort Bowl
A rich and flavorful soup combining tender chicken, pasta, and a creamy Parmesan sauce with a Cajun kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup uncooked pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell peppers, sauté until soft.
- Stir in the minced garlic and diced chicken, cooking until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the mixture and stir well.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the pasta and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Reduce heat, then add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Parmesan Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup