Cajun Chicken Noodle Soup

Cajun Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe – you are going to love this kicked-up version of classic chicken noodle soup! Chicken, celery, onion, carrots, bell pepper, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, egg noodles, and Cajun seasoning. Comfort in a bowl! Ready to eat in about 30 minutes. Whip up some homemade cornbread and a salad and you are set!

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Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

This Cajun Chicken Noodle Soup is comfort in a bowl. It has tons of great cajun flavor and only takes a few minutes to make. You are basically just heating everything up in the pot and digging in! Chicken, onion, celery bell pepper, egg noodles, and cajun spices. SO good! All you need is some yummy cornbread and you are set.

What is Cajun Seasoning?

Both Creole and Cajun cooking terms are used interchangeably. BUT, technically, Cajun and Creole seasonings are different. Cajun seasoning typically only has garlic powder, onion, black pepper, and Cayenne pepper. Creole seasoning will add more herbs such as paprika, oregano, and thyme.

The advantage of making your own homemade Cajun/Creole seasoning is you can control the salt and heat in the seasoning mixture. Most store-bought seasonings have a lot of salt unless you can find salt-free versions.

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How to Make Cajun Chicken Noodle Soup

This soup is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, celery, carrots, and bell pepper to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are tender. Add no-salt chicken broth, water, Cajun seasoning, chicken, garlic powder, and cream of chicken soup to the pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to medium heat. Simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in uncooked egg noodles and cook until the pasta is tender. Garnish bowls with fresh parsley.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

  • I use rotisserie chicken in this recipe. 
    • You can use any chicken that you have on hand. Chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins, or canned chicken.
  • Here is our recipe for Homemade Cajun/Creole seasoning made with paprika, salt, garlic, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, and thyme: https://www.plainchicken.com/creolecajun-seasoning-secret-recipe/
    • If using store-bought seasoning, I strongly suggest using salt-free Cajun seasoning.
    • If you are sensitive to the spices in Cajun seasoning, adjust the amount to your personal preference.
  • Use low-sodium chicken broth or no-salt chicken broth in this soup.
  • Here is our recipe for Homemade Cream of Chicken Souphttps://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-cream-of-chicken-soup/
  • What can I add to the soup? 
    • smoked sausage
    • diced green chiles
    • diced jalapeños
    • splash of lemon juice
    • spinach
    • bay leaves, fresh dill, or other fresh herbs
  • Can I make Chicken Noodle Soup in the slow cooker? Yes! Add all of the ingredients except the pasta to the crockpot and cook on LOW until heated through.
    • If making this in the slow cooker you can substitute uncooked chicken.
    • Boneless skinless chicken breasts and boneless skinless chicken thighs work great.
    • Can use bone-in chicken if you prefer.
    • If using raw chicken, cook on LOW for at least 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
    • Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces before serving.
  • Can I freeze Chicken Noodle Soup? Yes. Cook the soup and cool completely. Place the soup in freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months.
    • If making this recipe exclusively for a freezer meal, do not add the pasta until you are ready to eat the soup.
    • The pasta will absorb a lot of the liquid in the soup.
    • When ready to serve the soup, thaw and reheat on the stovetop. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to simmer. Add the pasta and cook until the pasta is tender.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
    • When reheating, you will need to add some water or chicken broth. The pasta will absorb a lot of the liquid in the soup.
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What to Serve with Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

This soup is perfect for any upcoming Mardi Gras parties, potlucks, or anytime that you need to feed a crowd. Leftovers are equally delicious reheated. This is a hearty soup. You don’t need a lot of side dishes to go with it. We usually make some cornbread or rolls and a salad. Don’t forget to finish the meal with some King Cake Bites!

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Cajun Chicken Noodle Soup

Yield: 6 people
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cajun Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe – you are going to love this kicked-up version of classic chicken noodle soup! Chicken, celery, onion, carrots, bell pepper, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, egg noodles, and Cajun seasoning. Comfort in a bowl! Ready to eat in about 30 minutes. Whip up some homemade cornbread and a salad and you are set!

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Ingredients:

Instructions:

  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped vegetables and cook until tender.
  • Add chicken, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, water, cajun seasoning, garlic power, salt, and pepper. Stir.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Stir in dried noodles. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until noodles are soft.

Notes:

  • I use rotisserie chicken in this recipe.
    • You can use any chicken that you have on hand. Chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins, or canned chicken.
  • Here is our recipe for Homemade Cajun/Creole seasoning: https://www.plainchicken.com/creolecajun-seasoning-secret-recipe/
    • If using store-bought seasoning, I strongly suggest using salt-free Cajun seasoning.
  • Use low-sodium chicken broth or no-salt chicken broth in this soup.
  • I suggest using Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup in this dish to control the sodium.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
    • When reheating, you will need to add some water or chicken broth. The pasta will absorb a lot of the liquid in the soup.

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