Creamy One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta – 30 Minutes Recipe

This Creamy One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe is the perfect easy 30-minute dinner when you want bold flavor without extra cleanup. Tender chicken, colorful peppers, and pasta cook together in a rich Cajun cream sauce for a comforting, family-friendly meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Big Cajun flavor with creamy comfort
• One pot means minimal dishes
• Ready in about 30 minutes
• Easily customizable for spice level or dietary needs
• Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep

Ingredients

• 2 medium chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or canola oil)
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 oz penne or rotini pasta (gluten-free if needed)
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• 2 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
• Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• Extra grated Parmesan, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare chicken, peppers, onion, and garlic; set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and half the Cajun seasoning. Sear for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden.
3. Add bell peppers and onion. Sauté 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4. Pour in broth and cream. Stir in cream cheese, remaining Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth.
5. Add uncooked pasta, making sure it’s mostly submerged. Cover and simmer 12–14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
6. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat and rest 2–3 minutes to thicken before serving this Creamy One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe.
7. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Tips & Tricks

• Use low-sodium broth to control salt
• Swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter sauce
• Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies
• Adjust Cajun seasoning based on heat preference

Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Category: Dinner
• Method: One Pot
• Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Dietary Notes: Halal-friendly, gluten-free adaptable

Notes

Serve with garlic bread or a crisp green salad. For extra richness, finish with a splash of warm cream before serving.

Nutrition (Approximate per serving)

• Calories: 620
• Protein: 38g
• Carbohydrates: 48g
• Fat: 32g

FAQ

Can I make this less spicy?
Yes, reduce Cajun seasoning and skip red pepper flakes.

Can I use milk instead of cream?
Milk works but the sauce will be thinner.

What pasta works best?
Penne, rotini, or fusilli hold the sauce well.

Can I make this ahead?
Yes, it reheats beautifully with a splash of broth.

Is this freezer-friendly?
Cream sauces are best fresh, but it can be frozen if needed.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container up to 3 days
• Freezer: Up to 1 month
• Reheating: Warm gently with extra broth or cream

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Creamy One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta – 30 Minutes Recipe

Creamy one pot Cajun chicken pasta made in 30 minutes.

Chicken, pasta, and peppers cooked together in a rich Cajun cream sauce.

Easy, family-friendly weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Course dinner

Cuisine Cajun-Inspired American

Ingredients

  

• 2 medium chicken breasts about 1 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
• 1 large red bell pepper sliced
• 1 large yellow bell pepper sliced
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 –3 garlic cloves minced
• 8 oz penne or rotini pasta gluten-free if needed
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 2 oz cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
• Pinch red pepper flakes optional
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
• Extra grated Parmesan for garnish

Instructions

 

• Prepare chicken, peppers, onion, and garlic; set aside.
• Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and half the Cajun seasoning. Sear for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden.
• Add bell peppers and onion. Sauté 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
• Pour in broth and cream. Stir in cream cheese, remaining Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth.
• Add uncooked pasta, making sure it’s mostly submerged. Cover and simmer 12–14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
• Stir in Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat and rest 2–3 minutes to thicken before serving this Creamy One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe.
• Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Notes

Serve with garlic bread or a crisp green salad. For extra richness, finish with a splash of warm cream before serving.

 

Conclusion

This Creamy One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe proves that weeknight dinners can be quick, comforting, and packed with flavor. It’s a reliable go-to meal your whole family will request again and again.