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A bowl of creamy orange-tinted soup with rotini pasta, chicken pieces, and fresh spinach.
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 510kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces dry rotini or penne pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Toss the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning in a small bowl.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the same pot. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Deglaze the pot by pouring in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil. Add the dry pasta and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted and the soup is slightly thickened.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in the baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or Cajun spice if needed. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.