One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy Dinner Delight
A deliciously creamy and flavorful one pot dish that’s perfect for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned, then add garlic and Cajun seasoning.
- Stir in bell peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream, then bring to a simmer.
- Stir in penne pasta and cook until pasta is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
- Add more vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: One Pot, Creamy, Cajun, Chicken, Pasta, Easy Dinner