Best 6 One Pan Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet Recipes

ONE-PAN CAJUN CHICKEN-PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water in large skillet 2 min. Drain pasta in colander; set aside.
• Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; sprinkle evenly with 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning. Cook 5 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Spoon chicken into bowl; cover to keep warm.
• Add peppers to skillet; sprinkle with 1 tsp. of the remaining Cajun seasoning. Cook and stir 5 min. or until peppers are crisp-tender. Return chicken to skillet. Add spinach; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or just until spinach is wilted.
• Add cream cheese, milk and remaining Cajun seasoning to chicken mixture; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Add pasta; cook 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Remove skillet from heat.
• Top chicken mixture with onions and Parmesan.

ONE-POT CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken just starts to change color and the spices are toasted, about 2 minutes.
• Add the peppers and onions and cook until they just begin to release some of their juices, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until softened, 1 minute.
• Add the pasta, chicken broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When it boils, continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce is thickened and reduced by about half, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and add the cream cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt. Stir until the cream cheese is combined and melted. Don't worry if the sauce looks runny, it will thicken as it sits. Top with sliced scallions.

CAJUN CHICKEN & PASTA

Steps:

• Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning; let stand 15 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in pasta and chicken; heat through. Top with tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheese.

ONE-PAN CAJUN CHICKEN-PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water in large skillet 2 min. Drain pasta in colander; set aside.
• Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; sprinkle evenly with 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning. Cook 5 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Spoon chicken into bowl; cover to keep warm.
• Add peppers to skillet; sprinkle with 1 tsp. of the remaining Cajun seasoning. Cook and stir 5 min. or until peppers are crisp-tender. Return chicken to skillet. Add spinach; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or just until spinach is wilted.
• Add cream cheese, milk and remaining Cajun seasoning to chicken mixture; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Add pasta; cook 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Remove skillet from heat.
• Top chicken mixture with onions and Parmesan.

ONE-POT CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE ALFREDO PASTA

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large, covered cooking pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in the hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add sausage to the pot and continue to cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes more. Stir in garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, pasta, and Cajun seasoning. Stir together and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until pasta is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove the pot from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Stir in chopped parsley and sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning if desired.

ONE-POT CAJUN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

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!