One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
Creamy one pot Cajun chicken pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 small red onion 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 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 3/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Toss chicken with 1/2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Add to pot in a single layer and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- Add remaining olive oil to the pot. Sauté bell peppers and onion for 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and remaining Cajun seasoning; sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Bring to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook, stirring often, until nearly tender (12–13 minutes).
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1 minute until sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat. Stir in remaining cream, parmesan, parsley, and cooked chicken.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning for spice preference