Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup

Name: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; ¾ teaspoon Black Pepper; ¾ teaspoon Onion Powder; ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano; ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme; ½ teaspoon Cayenne (use less if you prefer mild spice); 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (or thighs); 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil (or neutral oil of choice); 1 Yellow Onion (chopped); 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 4 cups Unsalted Chicken Bone Broth (or regular broth, reduce salt if needed); 2 cups Water; 14 ½ ounces Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes (a 14 ½ ounce can); 1 cup Pasta (uncooked (small shapes like farfalline, ditalini, or shells)); 2 cups Baby Spinach (about half of a 5 ounce bag); ¾ cup Heavy Cream; ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated (plus more for serving)); Kosher Salt & Black Pepper (to taste); Fresh Parsley (for serving)

6 steps

Prep:15minCook:45min

A warm, cozy, and comforting soup made with homemade Cajun seasoning, shredded chicken, tomatoes, spinach, and pasta. It’s finished with a touch of Parmesan and cream for the perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and hearty.

Updated at: Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:52:25 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories515.4 kcal (26%)

Total Fat24.9 g (36%)

Carbs28.9 g (11%)

Sugars6.2 g (7%)

Protein42.6 g (85%)

Sodium1060.3 mg (53%)

Fiber3.8 g (14%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Cajun Seasoning

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix all seasoning ingredients until evenly combined.

Soup

Step 2

Season chicken with about 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly browned (it won’t be fully cooked yet). Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, cook the onion for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, then cook for 1 minute. Pour in the broth, water, diced tomatoes, and remaining seasoning. Return the chicken and any juices to the pot, then bring to a boil.

Step 4

Stir in the uncooked pasta. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes, until the pasta and chicken are cooked through.

Step 5

Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and stir it back into the pot. Stir in the spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Ladle into bowls and top with parsley and extra Parmesan.

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