One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delightful and easy recipe for creamy Cajun chicken pasta that brings comfort to your dinner table.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Add the pasta, chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until pasta is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the dish sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Top with fresh parsley or additional cheese if desired.
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: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 45 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Comfort food, Easy recipes