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Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

This easy Cajun Chicken Pasta is the ideal one-pan recipe for busy weeknights! Dinner will be ready in 30 minutes with this simple, wholesome dinner.
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ultra creamy Cajun chicken pasta in a large skillet
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes

Equipment

  • large, deep skillet with lid

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed and minced
  • 1 10-ounce can Rotel drained
  • 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon each paprika, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 cups dry penne pasta

After Pasta is Cooked

  • 1 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1 cup cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large deep pan or dutch oven heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion, bell peppers and celery. Sauté until softened.
  • Add the garlic and sauté an additional 30 seconds.
  • Add the drained can of tomatoes with green chiles, chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, and spices. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the penne pasta, cover, reduce heat to medium low and simmer 6-8 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
  • Stir in the parmesan, cooked chicken and heavy whipping cream over low heat. Serve when the chicken is heated through.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 bowl (1/6 of recipe) | Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 49.8g | Protein: 23.8g | Fat: 30.8g | Cholesterol: 98.3mg | Sodium: 750.3mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8.5g
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 568kcal