One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Delight
This One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is an easy and delicious comfort food that combines the richness of creamy sauce with the spice of Cajun seasoning and tender chicken, all cooked in one pot for convenience.
- 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
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until chicken is browned and no longer pink.
- Add the onion and bell peppers, sautéing until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for a personalized touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, easy cooking, comfort food