🎉 Introduction
Silky Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup brings together everything you love about creamy Cajun chicken pasta — the spice, the richness, the tender chicken, and the satisfying noodles — all transformed into a cozy, spoonable comfort soup. Each bowl is packed with bold Cajun flavor, velvety broth, juicy chicken, and perfectly cooked pasta, creating a satisfying meal that feels both hearty and exciting.
This one-pot recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, warming cold evenings, or impressing guests with a dish that’s comforting yet full of personality. Creamy, spicy, aromatic, and irresistibly flavorful, this Cajun-inspired soup will become a go-to favorite.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Large soup pot or Dutch oven
- Cutting board & knife
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Whisk
- Ladle
🛒 Ingredients
Chicken & Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (plus extra to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Pasta
- 1½ cups uncooked short pasta (penne, rotini, macaroni, or shells)
Optional Add-Ins
- 1–2 cups fresh spinach
- Extra Cajun seasoning for more heat
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Season and cook the chicken
Toss diced chicken with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Cook chicken until lightly browned and mostly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Step 2: Sauté the vegetables
In the same pot, add onion and bell peppers. Cook for about 4–5 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Build the soup base
Return the chicken to the pot.
Stir in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth.
Optional: whisk flour into the broth for a thicker soup.
Bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 4: Add the pasta
Add the uncooked pasta to the pot and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Step 5: Add the creamy goodness
Reduce heat to low.
Stir in heavy cream and parmesan until melted and smooth.
Taste and adjust seasonings — add more Cajun seasoning for extra spicy richness.
Step 6: Add optional ingredients
Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
Simmer 2 more minutes.
Step 7: Serve
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with fresh parsley or green onions.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Serves: 4–6
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- The pasta will continue absorbing liquid as it sits — add a splash of broth or cream before reheating.
- Reheat on the stove over low-medium heat, stirring often.
- Avoid boiling after adding cream.
🥄 Variations
- Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo Soup
Add extra parmesan and use fettuccine broken into pieces. - Veggie-Packed Version
Add mushrooms, zucchini, or diced tomatoes. - Seafood Cajun Soup
Add shrimp during the last 3 minutes of cooking. - Extra Spicy Version
Add cayenne or diced jalapeños. - Lighter Version
Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and more broth.
❓ 10 FAQs
- Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes — thighs stay tender and add richness. - Can I use a different pasta?
Any short pasta works; adjust cooking time accordingly. - Is this soup spicy?
It’s mildly spicy but can be made hotter with more Cajun seasoning. - Can I make it gluten-free?
Use gluten-free pasta and cornstarch instead of flour. - Can I cook the pasta separately?
Yes, then add it in at the end to control texture. - Can I freeze this soup?
Freeze without the pasta or cream; add them after reheating. - Can I use milk instead of cream?
Yes, but the soup will be thinner — add a bit more parmesan. - What vegetables pair well with Cajun flavors?
Bell peppers, onions, celery, tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms. - Can I make it dairy-free?
Use coconut milk and omit the parmesan. - How do I thicken the soup more?
Add extra flour, cornstarch slurry, or reduce it longer.
🏁 Conclusion
Silky Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup delivers bold, satisfying flavor in every spoonful — creamy broth, tender chicken, Cajun heat, and comforting pasta all in one pot. It’s hearty enough for a full dinner yet simple enough for a weeknight meal. Whether you love spicy comfort food or crave a unique twist on chicken soup, this creamy Cajun creation is guaranteed to warm and delight.
Silky Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup – A bold, creamy soup with spicy Cajun flair
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Method
- Toss diced chicken with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook chicken until lightly browned and mostly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion and bell peppers. Cook for about 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the pot.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth.
- Optional: whisk flour into the broth for a thicker soup.
- Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the uncooked pasta to the pot and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasonings — add more Cajun seasoning for extra spicy richness.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Simmer 2 more minutes.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with fresh parsley or green onions.
Notes
Add extra parmesan and use fettuccine broken into pieces. Veggie-Packed Version
Add mushrooms, zucchini, or diced tomatoes. Seafood Cajun Soup
Add shrimp during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Extra Spicy Version
Add cayenne or diced jalapeños. Lighter Version
Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and more broth. ❓ 10 FAQs Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes — thighs stay tender and add richness. Can I use a different pasta?
Any short pasta works; adjust cooking time accordingly. Is this soup spicy?
It’s mildly spicy but can be made hotter with more Cajun seasoning. Can I make it gluten-free?
Use gluten-free pasta and cornstarch instead of flour. Can I cook the pasta separately?
Yes, then add it in at the end to control texture. Can I freeze this soup?
Freeze without the pasta or cream; add them after reheating. Can I use milk instead of cream?
Yes, but the soup will be thinner — add a bit more parmesan. What vegetables pair well with Cajun flavors?
Bell peppers, onions, celery, tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms. Can I make it dairy-free?
Use coconut milk and omit the parmesan. How do I thicken the soup more?
Add extra flour, cornstarch slurry, or reduce it longer. 🏁 Conclusion Silky Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup delivers bold, satisfying flavor in every spoonful — creamy broth, tender chicken, Cajun heat, and comforting pasta all in one pot. It’s hearty enough for a full dinner yet simple enough for a weeknight meal. Whether you love spicy comfort food or crave a unique twist on chicken soup, this creamy Cajun creation is guaranteed to warm and delight.
