Description
This One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and satisfying dish that comes together easily in one pan. Tender chicken strips are cooked with Cajun spices, bell peppers, onions, and pasta in a creamy Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 12 ounces penne or fettuccine pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté garlic, bell pepper, and onion until softened.
- Cook Pasta: Add pasta, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Simmer until pasta is al dente and liquid is absorbed.
- Finish Dish: Stir in Parmesan cheese, return chicken to the pot, and mix until creamy. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra heat, add cayenne or hot sauce.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version or add spinach for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
