PREP TIME: 10 MINS | COOK TIME: 35 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 45 MINS | YIELD: 5 SERVINGS
If you are looking for an easy weeknight dinner, this one-pot, Cajun Chicken Pasta with chicken and peppers in a creamy sauce is hard to miss! Leftovers also make an amazing lunch the next day.
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 lb. chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 to 3 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 c. diced yellow onion
2 1/2 c. uncooked penne pasta
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeds removed and sliced into thin strips
1 small red bell pepper, seeds removed and sliced into thin strips
1/2 c. shredded from the block of Parmesan cheese
4 oz. cream cheese
freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
2 c. chicken broth
1/3 c. water
HOW TO MAKE ONE POT CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
Step 1: Sprinkle the chicken with 1 tsp Cajun seasoning and set aside.
Step 2: Heat the oil in a 12-inch pan or skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the onions. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes until tender. Then, add the chicken and continue to cook until both sides are browned. Next, add the garlic. Stir and cook for a minute more.
Step 3: To the skillet, add the uncooked pasta. Pour in the chicken broth and water. Add the sliced peppers and the rest of the Cajun seasoning. If you prefer mild Cajun flavor, use 1 tsp. Or add the rest of the 2 tsp for a full Cajun flavor.
Step 4: Stir everything and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, adjust the heat to low. Put the lid on and simmer for about 22 minutes. Then, remove the cover and continue to cook for another 5 minutes until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Step 5: Take the skillet off the heat. Add the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir well until the cheese has melted.
Step 6: Serve right away garnished with some fresh parsley. Enjoy!
NOTE:
To make homemade Cajun seasoning, whisk 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, half tsp onion powder, half tsp oregano, half tsp cayenne pepper, half tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/8 tsp red chili flakes.
NUTRITION FACTS:
CALORIES: 371.6KCAL, CARBOHYDRATES: 26G, PROTEIN: 30.2G, FAT: 15.6G, CHOLESTEROL: 77.9MG, SODIUM: 661.7MG, POTASSIUM: 288.3MG, FIBER: 1.7G, SUGAR: 1.7G
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