One Pot Cajun Pasta Recipe

Name: One Pot Cajun Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 chicken breasts diced; 8 ounces andouille or Smoked Sausage, sliced; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1/2 yellow onion sliced; 1 red bell pepper sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 2 cups mushrooms sliced; 16 ounces whole wheat pasta your choice; 5 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning equal parts cayenne pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts diced
8 ounces andouille or Smoked Sausage, sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 yellow onion sliced
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
2 cups mushrooms sliced
16 ounces whole wheat pasta your choice
5 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning equal parts cayenne pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper

1
Pour olive oil into the pot. Add diced chicken breast to the pot, cover with Cajun seasoning, and stir until the chicken is evenly seasoned.
2
Add sliced sausage and stir. Cook the meat on medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
3
Once the meat is cooked, add the garlic, onion, peppers, and mushrooms, and stir. Continue stirring for 3-5 minutes as the veggies cook down.
4
Add the dry pasta to the pot (if using long, thin noodles, break in half), then pour in the chicken broth. Stir until everything is well-mixed. Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
5
Once the liquid boils keep covered, bring the heat down to a simmer for 10 minutes (stirring every two minutes).
6
If there still is extra chicken broth, you can discard it, cook until the liquid evaporates, or add a little cornstarch to thicken the liquid.
7
Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese and stir until your pasta is well blended.
8
Garnish with green onions, more Parmesan, a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning (if you want some extra spice). Add salt and pepper to taste.
9
Serve immediately.

1336

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

138

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 chicken breasts diced, 8 ounces andouille or Smoked Sausage, sliced, 3 cloves garlic minced, and more.

Yes, One Pot Cajun Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

One Pot Cajun Pasta

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