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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup

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Thank you Swanson® for sponsoring this post.  All opinions are my own. Today is a special day. One of my favorite pastas, Cajun Chicken Pasta, is getting a makeover into a comforting, cozy, palate pleasing soup bursting with everything you love about the traditional pasta: Cajun spiced chicken, bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and peas… all swimming in more creamy, Cajun sauce! Showing how to make Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup in a white pot. Somehow in my mind, any food in a bowl – or any food I can slurp – magically feels more indulgent and comforting. Maybe its because I get to cradle the warm bowl in between my hands or maybe its because soups are “hot” and so I’m forced to savor every last drop…. and in the case of this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta – that’s a very good thing. Showing how to make Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup in a white pot with bell peppers garlic cream and onions. I have always loved Cajun food. It tastes so vibrant with its cayenne pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano etc. In my original Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe, I used a lot of these spices. But then I was introduced to the new Swanson® Louisiana Cajun Flavor Infused Broth. It is already packed with the robust flavors of Cajun seasonings, green bell pepper, celery, onion and garlic, so it eliminates the need for a lot of extra spices. The first time I used this flavor infused broth, I was expecting the end soup to still need some spices, but it didn’t need a thing! With the help of Swanson® Louisiana Cajun Flavor Infused Broth, this soup comes together in less than 30 minutes once you start cooking (this isn’t counting the time the chicken sits with the rub) and is full of accessible ingredients – you probably have most of them on hand. Showing how to make Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup showing ingredients to be used including chicken, peas, bell peppers. To make this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup, first, melt butter and saute onions and mushrooms for a few minutes… Showing how to make Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup in a white pot adding mushrooms and onions in cream. Add bell peppers and garlic, sauté for 30 seconds then add flour and cook for a few minutes… Showing how to make Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup in a white pot adding belle peppers into the mushroom cream sauce. Add Swanson® Louisiana Cajun Flavor Infused Broth… Showing how to make Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup in a white pot adding Swanson Louisiana Cajun broth. Along with some chicken broth and cream and simmer until thickened… Showing how to make Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup in a white pot, mixing the broth to cook. Add cooked mini bowtie pasta, cooked chicken, peas and tomatoes with green chilies and heat through… Showing how to make Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup in a white pot adding chicken and pasta to the sauce. Stir in Parmesan cheese, lime juice and fresh basil … Showing how to make Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup in a white pot adding cheese. And easy, creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup is served!  Grab a bowl, its rich, cozy comforting indulging time! Finished dish of Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup served in a teal bowl with a spoon and basil garnish.
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 6 ounces mini Farfalle pasta or Rigatoni
  • olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
  • 2-3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (3 for more spicy)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 32 oz. carton Swanson® Louisiana Cajun Flavor Infused Broth
  • 1 14.5 oz. can Swanson® Chicken Broth
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream mixed with 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
  • 1 10 oz. can tomatoes with green chilies, drained
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil cut into thin strips
  • chopped bacon for garnish (optional)
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 6 ounces mini Farfalle pasta or Rigatoni
  • olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
  • 2-3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (3 for more spicy)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 32 oz. carton Swanson® Louisiana Cajun Flavor Infused Broth
  • 1 14.5 oz. can Swanson® Chicken Broth
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream mixed with 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
  • 1 10 oz. can tomatoes with green chilies, drained
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil cut into thin strips
  • chopped bacon for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil and Cajun Spices. Add chicken and coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes (time permitting) as you prep the other ingredients.
  2. After 30 minutes, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook, undisturbed for 2-4 minutes, or until nicely browned on one side. Turn chicken over, add 1/2 cup Cajun Broth, cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook for approximately 6-8 more minutes (depending on thickness of chicken), or until chicken is cooked through. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5-10 minutes before dicing into bite size pieces.
  3. Meanwhile, cook pasta al dente in generously salted water. Rinse and set aside.
  4. Melt butter in large stockpot over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions and cook until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Add bell peppers and garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
  5. Gradually stir in remaining Cajun Broth, chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring soup to boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring frequently until thickened to desired consistency, approximately 3-5 minutes.
  6. Return chopped chicken to the pot along with peas, tomatoes, and cooked pasta. Simmer until heated through then stir in Parmesan until melted followed by lime juice and basil.*
  7. Taste and add additional salt, pepper cayenne/hot sauce to taste.
  8. Garnish individual bowls with fresh lime juice and bacon (optional).
Recipe Notes

*For a less "chunky" soup, simply add more chicken broth and/or heavy cream.

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  1. Diana says

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    Swanson stopped making the Cajun chicken broth 🙁 This was by far my favorite recipe. I tried it by adding cajun seasoning to regular chicken broth and it didn’t taste anything like the recipe. Do you have any suggestions on how to recreate the broth?

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    • Jen says

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      nooooo! how disappointing! I am sorry Diana! I am thinking the best substitution would some sort of gumbo base or starter like this one: https://www.cajungrocer.com/louisiana-cajun-gumbo-mix.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwvve_BRDmg9Kt9ufO15EBEiQAKoc6qlyrdskoegZVsndYeBvU4peAL0k9w1kxEaMGjonGFagaAvLv8P8HAQ hope that helps!

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  2. Vonna Howell says

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    I made your Albondigas soup on New Year’s Day. It was incredible! Looking forward to preparing more of your delicious recipes!

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    • Jen says

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      Thank you so much for taking the time to comment Vonna! I’m so pleased you loved the Albondigas Soup! I hope you find many new favorites here. Happy New Year!

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