Go Back
+ servings

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6

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)

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta al dente in generously salted water. Rinse and set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.*
  • Taste and add additional salt, pepper cayenne/hot sauce to taste.
  • Garnish individual bowls with fresh lime juice and bacon (optional).

Notes

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