Creamy Parmesan Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup

Creamy Parmesan Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup

from closetcooking.com
30 min
6 servings

A tasty chicken noodle (pasta) soup with a cajun seasoned creamy parmesan broth!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free)
  • 8 ounces of pasta (such as ditalini or shells) (gluten-free forgluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream (optional)
  • 1/3 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
  • cayenne, salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the chicken, seasoned with the cajun seasoning, and cook until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes per side, before setting aside.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in the same saucepan before adding the onion, celery and bell pepper and cooking until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic, thyme, and cajun seasoning, and cook until fragrant, about a minute.

  4. 4

    Add the broth, chicken, diced tomatoes, worcestershire sauce, and pasta, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the pasta is al-dente tender, about 7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove the chicken, slice or shred it, and return it to the pot.

  6. 6

    Turn off the heat, add the cream and parmesan, mix and let the cheese melt into the broth.

  7. 7

    Add the lemon juice, parsley and green onions, and season with cayenne, salt and pepper to taste before enjoying!