ONE-POT CAJUN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

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One-Pot Cajun Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, andouille sausage, garlic, yellow onion, red pepper, green pepper, mushroom, pasta, chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, cajun seasoning, green onion, cayenne pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts, diced
8 oz andouille sausage, or smoked sausage, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ yellow onion, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
2 cups mushroom
16 oz pasta, 1 box, of your choice, we used linguine
5 cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
green onion, optional, for garnish
cayenne pepper, equal parts
onion powder, equal parts
paprika, equal parts
garlic powder, equal parts
salt, equal parts
pepper, equal parts

Steps:

  • Pour olive oil into the pot.
  • Add diced chicken breast to the pot, cover with cajun seasoning, and stir until the chicken is evenly seasoned.
  • Add sliced sausage and stir. Cook the meat on medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Once the meat is cooked, add in the garlic, onion, peppers, and mushrooms, and stir. Continue stirring for 3-5 minutes as the veggies cook down.
  • Add the dry pasta to the pot (if using long, thin noodles, break in half), then pour in the chicken broth. Stir until everything is well-mixed.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, keep covered bring the heat down to a simmer for 10 minutes (stirring every two minutes).
  • NOTE: If there still extra chicken broth, you can discard it, cook longer until the liquid evaporates, or add a little cornstarch to thicken the liquid.
  • Lastly, add heavy cream and parmesan and stir until your pasta is well blended. Stir in parmesan cheese.
  • Garnish with green onions, more parmesan, a sprinkle of cajun seasoning (if you want some extra spice), and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 6 grams

Sebby Mwajabu
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I made this pasta last night and it was delicious! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zodwa Mhlamvu
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This pasta was so good! The Cajun seasoning was perfect and the sauce was so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Geneesha Dilrukshi
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I made this pasta last night and it was a hit! The Cajun seasoning was perfect and the sauce was so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Numan Bhai
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This pasta was so easy to make and it was so delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Damo Dom
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I made this pasta last night and it was delicious! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


M yarR BUtT M YarR BUtT
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This pasta was so good! The Cajun seasoning was perfect and the sauce was so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Hasan Islam Islam
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I made this pasta last night and it was a hit! The Cajun seasoning was perfect and the sauce was so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Momena Begum
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This pasta was so easy to make and it was so delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


GHOST HUNTER
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I made this pasta last night and it was delicious! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Javeria Gul
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This pasta was amazing! The Cajun seasoning was perfect and the sauce was so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Bishnu malla Bishnu malla
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I made this pasta for my family last night and they loved it! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Monica Nalibi
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This pasta is so flavorful and easy to make! I love the Cajun seasoning and the creamy sauce. I will definitely be making this again.