Creamy Parmesan Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup: A Cozy Comfort Dish
This Creamy Parmesan Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup is the ultimate cozy comfort dish, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups pasta, uncooked
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until chicken is no longer pink.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in uncooked pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Once pasta is cooked, reduce heat and mix in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Add fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more Parmesan cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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