One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delightful one pot meal that combines the spices of Cajun cooking with tender chicken and pasta for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic, onion, and bell pepper, cooking until softened.
- Add Cajun seasoning and stir well.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add penne pasta and heavy cream, reduce heat, and simmer until pasta is cooked.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
Keywords: Cajun, one pot, pasta, chicken, easy dinner