Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup

1Ā box of fusilli pasta

Olive oil

1Ā poundĀ boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin and cut to bits

2-3Ā teaspoonsĀ Cajun seasoning (3 for more spicy)

3Ā tablespoonsĀ butter

8Ā oz.Ā mushrooms, sliced

1Ā small red onion,Ā diced

2Ā bell peppers,Ā diced

5Ā garlic cloves, minced

Salt and pepper

Paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, add as desired

1/4Ā cupĀ flour

1 32 oz. carton Swanson® Chicken Broth

1 1/2Ā cupsĀ heavy cream mixed with 2 tablespoons cornstarch

1Ā cupĀ frozen petite peas, thawed

1Ā 10 oz. can dicedĀ tomatoes, drained

2 large jalapeños 

1Ā cupĀ freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:Ā Ā 

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. Dice bell peppers, mince garlic, slice mushrooms, and cut to preference the jalapeños.  

3. After 30 minutes, in a skillet add diced chicken and cook. Turn chicken over, add 1/2 cup Cajun Broth (we mixed separately 2.5 cups of chicken broth and 3 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning), cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook for approximately 6-8 more minutes or until chicken is cooked through.Ā 

4. In a large pot, melt the butter and add the red onion and mushrooms and cook till tender. Meanwhile, cook your pasta on the side. Add the bell peppers and garlic and cook till tender. Sprinkle in the flour andĀ stir constantly.Ā 

5. Gradually stir in the chicken broth andĀ heavy cream. Bring soup to boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring frequently until thickened to desired consistency, approximately 3-5 minutes. Here we add a dash of paprika, garlic powder and a few sprinkles of chili powder (it wasn't spicy enough)

6. Once it's thickened to preference, add the pasta and chicken in. Stir and then add the peas, tomatoes, and jalapeños. Taste and feel free to add the parmesan to the pot or separately in serving bowls. 

This recipe was adapted by Carlsbad Cravings. To see their recipe clickĀ here

Optional: Adding the jalapeƱos, chili powder, garlic powder, and paprika. (We love it EXTRA spicy and honestly, we added more jalapeƱos to it!)

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