Cajun Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Total Time
30 mins
-
Servings
4
-
Calories
530 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Report
This one pot pasta recipe is loaded with tender chunks of chicken in a Cajun cream sauce. We love how everything cooks in one pot with minimal prep and clean up.
Share:
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning divided
- 1 medium sweet onion diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes drained
- 3/4 cups half and half
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 6 ounces fresh baby spinach rinsed and dried
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into 1 inch pieces.
- Heat a 12 inch skillet over medium heat and add the butter to melt. Stir to coat the pan.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with half of the Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring often, until the chicken is browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the onion and pepper to the pan and sprinkle with the remaining seasoning. Cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the penne, chicken broth, canned tomatoes, and half and half. Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover the pot.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Remove the lid and stir in the cream cheese to melt.
- Stir in the spinach. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes to wilt spinach.
- Stir well before serving.
Notes
- Some brands of Cajun seasoning are spicier and saltier than others. We used Tony Chachere's seasoning, which is quite salty and has a nice kick to it. If you're using a less salty seasoning, add salt to taste. For more spice, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- We prefer chicken breasts, but chicken thighs will also work well in this dish.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
530kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
708mg
(30%)
Potassium
1080mg
(31%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
5435IU
(109%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
154mg
(15%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 530kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1080mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 5435IU | 109% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 154mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
