
By Carol Bee Cooks
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup
7 steps
Prep:15minCook:45min
A warm, cozy, and comforting soup. This soup includes lots of homemade Cajun seasoning, shredded chicken, tomatoes, spinach, and pasta. It's finished with a touch of parmesan and cream for extra deliciousness!
Updated at: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:13:48 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Glycemic Load
12
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories485.4 kcal (24%)
Total Fat25.9 g (37%)
Carbs28.9 g (11%)
Sugars6.1 g (7%)
Protein38.6 g (77%)
Sodium1176 mg (59%)
Fiber3.8 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

2 tspsmoked paprika

1 tspgarlic powder

1 tspkosher salt

¾ tspblack pepper

¾ tsponion powder

½ tspdried oregano

½ tspdried thyme

½ tspCayenne
use less if you don't like spice

1 lbBoneless Skinless Chicken Breast
or chicken thighs

1 TbspAvocado Oil
or neutral oil of choice

1yellow onion
chopped

4cloves garlic
minced

4 cupsUnsalted Chicken Broth
I used unsalted chicken bone broth, if you use salted then adjust added salt accordingly

2 cupswater

14.5 ozFire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes

1 cupPasta
Uncooked Small, I used farfalline, you can use another small shape such as ditalini, small shells, or elbow macaroni

2 cupsBaby Spinach
I used about half of a 5 oz bag

¾ cupHeavy Cream
use more or less for a less creamy or creamier soup

¼ cupParmesan Cheese
freshly grated, additional to serve

Kosher Salt

Black Pepper
to taste

Fresh Parsley
to serve
Instructions
Cajun Seasoning
Step 1
In a small bowl, mix together all seasonings until evenly combined.
Soup
Step 2
Generously season the chicken breast on all sides with about 1 tbsp of the Cajun seasoning. Heat the avocado oil in a Dutch Oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breast to the Dutch Oven. Cook for 4 minutes, flip, and cook on the other side for 3 minutes. Set aside to a plate. The chicken won't be fully cooked at this point.
Step 3
Add another drizzle of oil to the same pot if needed then add the chopped onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to brown. Mix in the minced garlic and 1 tsp of the Cajun seasoning and cook for 1 minute, stirring often.
Step 4
Pour in the broth, water, and diced tomatoes, and the remaining Cajun seasoning. Add back the partially-cooked chicken and any juices from the plate. Bring to a boil then add the uncooked pasta. Lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the pasta and chicken are fully cooked.
Step 5
Remove the chicken to a plate and shred with 2 forks.
Step 6
Add the baby spinach to the soup and stir to combine. Mix in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir back in the shredded chicken. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 7
Divide soup among bowls to serve. Top with additional parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
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