Description
Discover the delightful flavors of One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, a comforting dish that combines rich, creamy goodness with zesty Cajun spices—all in just one pot! This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering a satisfying meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 12 ounces chicken sausage (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 pound rigatoni (or penne)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and cook for about 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Add diced onion and red bell pepper to the pan; sauté for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and add undrained diced tomatoes. Stir in rigatoni, ensuring pasta is submerged.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for approximately 15-18 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Whisk cornstarch with half a cup of liquid from the pot until dissolved; return it to the pot and stir well.
- Add heavy cream and shredded Parmesan cheese; simmer uncovered for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg