Chicken noodle soup is one of my all time favourites and this cajun inspired alternative is even better than the original! This recipe starts out by searing some cajun seasoned chicken before cooking the veggies. Normally chicken noodle soup uses the classic combination of onion, celery and carrot and this recipe takes the cajun influenced onion, celery, and bell pepper combo! The soup is seasoned with more cajun seasoning, garlic, and thyme, before adding the broth, tomatoes, and pasta (noodles) and cooking until the pasta is done. Although you could skip the cream, I like the creamy version of this soup with a hit of tasty parmesan cheese and the soup is finished off with fresh parsley and green onions! Any way you make it this cajun creamy parmesan chicken noodle soup is all sorts of tasty good!
Creamy Parmesan Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup
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
- 8 ounces of pasta (such as ditalini or shells)
- 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
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the chicken, seasoned with cajun seasoning, and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side, before setting aside.
- Melt the butter in the same saucepan before adding the onion, celery and bell pepper and cooking until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic, thyme, and cajun seasoning, and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
- Add the broth, chicken, diced tomatoes, worcestershire sauce, and pasta, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the paste is al-dente tender, about 7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, slice or shred it and return it to the pot.
- Turn off the heat, add the cream and parmesan, mix and let the cheese melt into the broth.
- Add the lemon juice, parsley and green onions, and season with cayenne, salt and pepper to taste before enjoying!
Option: Add 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning.
Option: Add 4 ounces cream cheese, warmed, along with the parmesan.
Option: Add 8 ounces andouille sausage, sliced and browned.
Option: Add 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled.
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Looks like a fun and tasty recipe Kevin. I see cajun seasoning listed twice in the ingredients, but referred to only once in the directions. Looking at the pictures, are you wanting the teaspoon of seasoning on the chicken in Direction 1 as it is cooking, and the Tablespoon in Direction 3?
The 1st cajun seasoning is used to season the chicken in step 1 (recipe updated to indicate this) and the second is used in the soup in step 3. Enjoy!
When does the chicken go back in???
Good catch! I have updated the recipe! The chicken goes into the soup in step 4 with the broth to simmer, before being shredded or sliced in step 5.
looks gorgeous.
Umm. When do you return the chicken to the pot?
Cant wait to try this!
With crusty home made baguette:)
Thanks for yet another great recipie.
You should start a youtube channel!
Would this be a good soup to make for a weekend getaway? Wondering if it would be good reheated for a meal for several people?
Hello Kevin,
The first moment I saw this, I knew I had to make it. So I did, So, so good (like all of your recipes that I’ve made). I do have a quick question. Can you freeze this soup?
~Dede
You can freeze this soup!
Would this bed doable in the crock pot?
You can do this in a crockpot! I have added slow-cooker/crockpot instructions below the recipe.
Tomato optional – what have y’all been liking – with or without?
Hi, so excited to make this soup!
What is the serving size? and how long does this soup last in the fridge?
Thank you!!
This recipe makes about 6 servings of 2 cups. Enjoy!