One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

Name: One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 1/2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 medium red bell pepper; 1 medium yellow bell pepper; 1 small (5 - 6 oz) red onion; 2 garlic cloves; 2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth; 1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 12 oz. penne pasta; 2 tsp cornstarch; 3/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan Cheese; 3 Tbsp minced fresh parsley; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
6
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

Iris Warren

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A quick, easy breezy recipe! Made with chicken, pasta and veggies that's all coated in a creamy cajun seasoned sauce. So delicious!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 Tbsp 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 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp)
2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
3/4 cup heavy cream, divided
12 oz. penne pasta (recommend Barilla for consistency)
2 tsp cornstarch, mixed with 1 Tbsp water
3/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan Cheese
3 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Toss chicken with 1/2 Tbsp 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 1/2 Tbsp olive oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onion and saute 3 minutes. Add garlic and remaining 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning and saute 1 minute longer.
Pour in chicken broth, tomatoes, and 1/2 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 1/4 cup cream, parmesan, parsley and cooked chicken, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.