Description
Indulge in the creamy and spicy flavors of this One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta. With tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a rich Cajun-seasoned sauce, this dish is a perfect weeknight dinner option that’s both satisfying and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Other:
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta (uncooked)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Coat and Cook Chicken: Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Sear in olive oil until cooked; set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter, sauté peppers and garlic.
- Add Ingredients: Mix in broth, cream, pasta, and seasoning. Simmer until pasta is cooked.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken, stir in Parmesan until creamy. Adjust seasoning, garnish, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra spice, add cayenne or spicy Cajun seasoning.
- Swap cream for half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Also works well with shrimp or sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
