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One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta for a Spicy Weeknight Win

One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta combines spicy flavors with creamy sauce in a quick, easy dish for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can be substituted with margarine or omitted
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can be swapped with vegetable or canola oil
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half or non-dairy cream for lighter options
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Make your own blend or use a salt-free store-bought version
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh is best
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Fusilli Pasta Can be substituted with penne or rotini
For the Main Ingredients
  • 1 each Onion Chopped; any variety works well
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Can use boneless thighs or plant-based protein
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped; or fresh tomatoes
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated; substitute with pecorino or nutritional yeast
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil Chopped; dried basil can be used

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter along with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 chopped onion to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.
  3. Introduce 1 pound of bite-sized chicken breast pieces into the pot and sauté for approximately 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in ½ cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes, followed by 3 cups of chicken broth, 1 cup of heavy cream, and ½ cup of water.
  5. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then add 12 ounces of fusilli pasta.
  6. Once the pasta is cooked, remove from heat, and stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and ¼ cup of chopped fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with shrimp or sausage; use seasonal veggies for added nutrition.

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