Creamy Parmesan Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup: A Cozy Delight for Dinner
A comforting and flavorful soup that combines creamy parmesan, tender chicken, and Cajun spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, then add chicken broth.
- Bring to a simmer and add cooked pasta.
- Mix in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For more heat, add red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp for a seafood version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Parmesan, Cajun, Chicken, Pasta, Soup