Description
One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta is a vibrant and creamy dish that brings the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine right to your table. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and al dente pasta, all enveloped in a luscious Cajun sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this hearty meal promises to impress while minimizing cleanup. With its enticing aromas and stunning presentation, this one-pot wonder will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces, dicing bell peppers, and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Add chicken seasoned with Cajun seasoning and sauté until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Remove chicken from the pot.
- In the same pot, add garlic and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Pour in pasta, chicken broth, and heavy cream; stir together and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is al dente (approximately 10 minutes).
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, then return cooked chicken to the pot and mix well.
- Serve immediately with optional garnishes like parsley or extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg