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Easy One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

Tender chicken and pasta cooked in a creamy, spicy Cajun sauce with bell peppers - all in one pot for easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning divided
  • 12 oz fusilli pasta
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add seasoned chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and remaining Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add fusilli pasta and stir well.
  6. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and return cooked chicken to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Use a large skillet to ensure pasta cooks evenly. Add more chicken broth if pasta absorbs liquid too quickly. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days.