Dinner for 6
Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup
This creamy soup simmers Cajun chicken, pasta, vegetables, peas, tomatoes, and Parmesan in seasoned broth.
Typical price
$15.83for 4 servings
$3.96 per serving$15.83 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
ItalianLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.12Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 47 oz | $3.26Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.74Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical | 10 oz | $3.50Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.93Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $23.74 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 oz mini farfalle pasta or rigatoni
- olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
- 3 tbsp butter
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 1 small red onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cartons swanson® louisiana cajun flavor infused broth
- 1 cans (14 1/2 oz) swanson® chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream mixed with 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup frozen petite peas
- 1 cans (10 oz) tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lime juice plus more for garnish (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil cut into thin strips
- chopped bacon for garnish (optional)
Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, season the chicken with Cajun seasoning, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
- Remove the chicken, melt the butter in the pot, and cook the mushrooms, onion, peppers, and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and salt, then cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in both broths, add the pasta and tomatoes, and simmer for 10 minutes until the pasta is nearly tender.
- Stir in the cream mixture and peas, then simmer for 5 minutes until the soup thickens and the peas are hot.
- Cut the chicken into pieces, return it to the pot, and stir in the Parmesan, lime juice, and basil.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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