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One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

An easy dinner recipe that cooks in one pot with chicken, sliced peppers and creamy sauce. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 3716 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning *
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 small red bell pepper seeds removed and sliced into thin strips
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper seeds removed and sliced into thin strips
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded from the block parmesan cheese
  • freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken with one teaspoon Cajun seasoning; set aside.
  2. In a 12″ pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and stir until soft, about 3 minutes. Add chicken to pan and cook until brown on both sides. Stir in garlic and cook one additional minute. Add uncooked pasta, chicken broth, water, sliced peppers and remaining Cajun seasoning (use one teaspoon if you want mild Cajun flavor or the remaining two teaspoons if you want full Cajun flavor). Stir then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 22 minutes. Uncover and cook until almost all of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 additional minutes. Remove from heat, stir in cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can make your own homemade Cajun seasoning by combining the following ingredients; 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon red chili flakes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 371.6kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 30.2g (60%) Fat 15.6g (24%) Cholesterol 77.9mg (26%) Sodium 661.7mg (28%) Potassium 288.3mg (8%) Fiber 1.7g (7%) Sugar 1.7g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3716

% Daily Value*

Calories 371.6kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 30.2g 60%
Fat 15.6g 24%
Cholesterol 77.9mg 26%
Sodium 661.7mg 28%
Potassium 288.3mg 6%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Sugar 1.7g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.