Description
A delicious and easy one-pot meal featuring Cajun-spiced chicken and pasta, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until chicken is browned.
- Stir in onion, garlic, and bell pepper, cooking until softened.
- Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Stir in penne pasta and reduce heat, simmering until pasta is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese, cooking until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: One-Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta, Cajun pasta, easy dinner recipes