Description
Cajun Chicken Pasta {One Pan Recipe} is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Cajun cuisine in just one pan. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe combines tender chicken with colorful vegetables and a rich, creamy sauce. With a blend of spices that packs a punch, each bite offers a satisfying experience. Plus, the convenience of cooking everything in one pan means less cleanup and more time to enjoy your meal. This quick-to-make dish is not only delicious but also versatile—feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tsp Olive oil
- 500 g Chicken breasts (Skinless and boneless, cut into chunks)
- 3 tbsp Cajun spice mix
- 1 Onion (chopped)
- 3 Cloves of garlic (minced)
- 2 Green peppers (large, deseeded and chopped)
- 3 Sticks of celery (trimmed and cut into small pieces)
- 250 g Dried pasta
- 750 ml Vegetable stock
- 400 g Tin of tomatoes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 100 g Cream cheese
- Basil to garnish (Optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken chunks and half of the Cajun spice mix, cooking for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Stir in chopped onion, minced garlic, green peppers, celery, and remaining Cajun spice mix. Cook for another 5–10 minutes until vegetables are softened.
- Add dried pasta, vegetable stock, tinned tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Mix well, cover with a lid, and cook according to pasta instructions (approximately 10–13 minutes).
- Once cooked al dente, remove from heat and stir in cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated. Garnish with fresh basil if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg