Description
A flavorful one pot dish combining Cajun spices, chicken, and pasta for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 Tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 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
- 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
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.
Notes
- For best consistency, use Barilla penne pasta.
- Adjust cajun seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta