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One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

A quick and easy One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe made with chicken, pasta, and veggies coated in a creamy cajun seasoned sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American, Cajun
Servings 6 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil divided
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 ½ tablespoon cajun seasoning recipe HERE
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced into strips, about 2-inches long
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper sliced into strips, about 2-inches long
  • 1 small (5 - 6 oz) red onion halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (2 tsp)
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • ¾ cup heavy cream divided
  • 12 oz. penne pasta recommend Barilla for consistency
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • ¾ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • Salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Toss chicken with ½ tablespoon cajun seasoning. Add to pot in a single layer.
  • Cook until browned on bottom, about 3 minutes then turn and continue to cook through, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer to a sheet of foil and wrap to keep warm.
  • Heat remaining ½ tablespoon olive oil in the same pot over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onion and sauté 3 minutes. Add garlic and remaining 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning and sauté 1 minute longer.
  • Pour in chicken broth, tomatoes, and ½ cup heavy cream. Bring mixture to a boil, then add pasta.
  • Cook, stirring frequently until pasta is nearly tender, about 12 - 13 minutes. Add cornstarch and water mixture and cook until pasta is just tender and sauce mixture has thickened, about 1 minute longer.
  • Remove from heat. Toss in remaining ¼ cup cream, parmesan, parsley and cooked chicken, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Notes

So delicious!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg
Keyword Cajun, chicken, creamy, Easy Recipe, one-pot, pasta
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