One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Delight
One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delicious and easy recipe perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups spinach
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and Cajun seasoning; cook until the chicken is browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach; cook until the spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less Cajun seasoning.
- For a healthier version, substitute heavy cream with a lighter alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 70 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta