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One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Pasta Sauce with Chicken, Cheese and the Perfect Amount of Cajun Spice! Easy Dinner Recipe That's Better Than a Restaurant’s!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 935kcal
Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken cut into chunks
  • 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 c. yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 c. chicken broth
  • 2 1/2 c. heavy cream
  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 4 oz Crystal Farms Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 roma tomatos seeded and diced
  • Fresh parsley and Cajun spice for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat season chicken with Cajun seasoning. Add onions. Cook in olive oil until cooked through. Stir in garlic and cook for one minute.
  • Add chicken broth, heavy cream and pasta. Stir and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • Stir in Crystal Farms Parmesan Cheese.
  • Top pasta with tomatoes, parsley and additional Cajun seasoning to taste.

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Nutrition

Calories: 935kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 208mg | Sodium: 965mg | Potassium: 695mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2620IU | Vitamin C: 20.5mg | Calcium: 322mg | Iron: 2.6mg