One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort for Any Night
A delicious and easy recipe for One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta that combines the spice of Cajun flavors with creamy pasta, perfect for a comforting meal any night.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until the chicken is browned.
- Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic, sautéing until the vegetables are softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions until tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- You can substitute shrimp for chicken if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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