Cajun Chicken Alfredo Soup
A rich and creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo Soup loaded with tender chicken, pasta, parmesan, and bold seasoning.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts diced
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 –3 tablespoon garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1½ cups short pasta cavatappi or similar
- 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning salt, and pepper to taste
- Optional: smoked sausage spinach, parsley
Instructions
- Season and sear chicken in butter until cooked through; remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic in the same pot until fragrant.
- Make a light roux, then whisk in broth, cream, and milk until smooth.
- Add pasta and simmer until al dente. Stir in cheese and return chicken to finish.
Notes
- Add sausage for extra Cajun depth
- Reheat gently and thin with broth if needed
Nutrition
Calories: 737kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 1243mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1671IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 520mg | Iron: 1mg
