Description
A creamy and bold one pot cajun chicken pasta packed with tender chicken, vibrant peppers, and rich spices, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced chicken breast
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken to the pot and cook until lightly browned.
- Add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper, then cook until softened.
- Stir in penne pasta, chicken broth, and heavy cream.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until the pasta is tender and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese until fully melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best texture and flavor.
- Add a splash of broth if the sauce becomes too thick while cooking.
- Adjust cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: one pot cajun chicken pasta, creamy cajun pasta, easy chicken pasta, one pot dinner