One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and simple one pot meal featuring creamy cajun chicken pasta that brings comfort to your dining experience.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until vegetables are tender.
- Add the cajun seasoning and stir well.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the penne pasta and cook until al dente.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the level of cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- For a lighter version, use half and half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Easy Comfort Food, Cajun Recipes