One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Quick and Easy Delight
Indulge in a delightful and creamy dish with this One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning and cook for another minute.
- Add the penne pasta and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is cooked.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until well combined. Add the parmesan cheese and mix well until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra spice, add some red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp for a seafood twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken, Creamy Pasta, One Pot Meal