Best 8 One Pot Cajun Pasta Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a taste bud tantalizing journey as we unveil the secrets to crafting the ultimate One Pot Cajun Pasta Recipe, inspired by the culinary genius of Tasty. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Cajun flavors, where aromatic spices and succulent ingredients come together in perfect harmony. This delectable dish promises a symphony of flavors that will ignite your senses and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ONE-POT CAJUN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-pot Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, cooked andouille sausage, olive oil, garlic, bell peppers, medium onion, milk, fettuccine pasta, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, pepper

Provided by Vaughn Vreeland

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 chicken breasts, sliced
1 lb cooked andouille sausage
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 bell peppers, diced
1 medium onion, diced
6 cups milk, whole preferred
1 lb fettuccine pasta, uncooked
¾ cup parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all spices for the cajun seasoning and mix together. Set aside. Store any extra in an airtight container for future use.
  • In a heavy bottom pot (such as a Dutch oven), heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced chicken and 2½ tablespoons of the prepared cajun seasoning.
  • Add the andouille sausage and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove the meat from the pot and add the remaining olive oil.
  • Add the garlic, diced peppers and onions and cook until the onions are transparent and softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the milk and stir so that the seasoning is incorporated into the liquid.
  • Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Add the uncooked fettuccine, stirring constantly until the noodles are al dente, about 10 minutes.
  • On low heat, add the meat back in and stir so that it's evenly incorporated.
  • Add the cheese and parsley, and stir. Remove from the heat.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 880 calories, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 19 grams

ONE-POT CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA



One-Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta image

You can have this creamy and comforting pasta with chicken on the table in just 30 minutes and best of all, it all cooks in one pot -- you won't even need to boil water first! It's packed with tender chicken thighs, bell peppers, and onions, and finished off with a creamy tomato sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4), cut into 1-inch pieces
2 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 medium green bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
12 ounces smooth penne (see Cook's Note)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
6 ounces cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature
Kosher salt
4 scallions, sliced, for serving

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.

ONE POT CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA



One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta image

A quick, easy breezy recipe! Made with chicken, pasta and veggies that's all coated in a creamy cajun seasoned sauce. So delicious!

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, (divided)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 1/2 Tbsp cajun seasoning, (recipe HERE)
1 medium red bell pepper, (sliced into strips, about 2-inches long)
1 medium yellow bell pepper, (sliced into strips, about 2-inches long )
1 small (5 - 6 oz) red onion, (halved and thinly sliced)
2 garlic cloves, (minced (2 tsp))
2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
3/4 cup heavy cream, (divided)
12 oz. penne pasta ((recommend Barilla for consistency))
2 tsp cornstarch, (mixed with 1 Tbsp water)
3/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Toss chicken with 1/2 Tbsp cajun seasoning. Add to pot in a single layer.
  • Cook until browned on bottom, about 3 minutes then turn and continue to cook through, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer to a sheet of foil and wrap to keep warm.
  • Heat remaining 1/2 Tbsp olive oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onion and saute 3 minutes. Add garlic and remaining 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning and saute 1 minute longer.
  • Pour in chicken broth, tomatoes, and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Bring mixture to a boil, then add pasta.
  • Cook, stirring frequently until pasta is nearly tender, about 12 - 13 minutes. Add cornstarch and water mixture and cook until pasta is just tender and sauce mixture has thickened, about 1 minute longer.
  • Remove from heat. Toss in remaining 1/4 cup cream, parmesan, parsley and cooked chicken, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 684 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ONE-POT CAJUN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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

ONE POT CAJUN CHICKEN & RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



One Pot Cajun Chicken & Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, cajun spice, onion, bell pepper, black beans, rice, chopped tomato, chicken stock, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, hot paprika, black pepper, onion salt, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme

Provided by Matthew Cullum

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 chicken breasts
¼ cup cajun spice, to taste, extra for seasoning chicken
1 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 can black beans, drained
1 cup rice
15 oz chopped tomato, 1 can
1 ¾ cups chicken stock
olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons hot paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and then the cajun spice mix (store-bought or homemade)
  • Sear the chicken breasts on each side for about 2 minutes, then remove from the pan.
  • Add some more oil and fry the onions and peppers until softened.
  • Add the black beans and fry for a couple of minutes. Add the rice and fry for a further minute.
  • Place the chicken back on and cover in chopped tomatoes.
  • Add chicken stock and more cajun spice (to taste).
  • Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

ONE POT CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, chicken breasts, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, milk, penne pasta, pepper jack cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 52m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons oil
3 chicken breasts, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
5 cups milk
4 cups penne pasta
1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over high heat
  • Add chicken and cook until no pink is visible, about 5-6 minutes, then take the chicken out.
  • Add the bell peppers and onion, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the chicken back to the pot with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, stirring until evenly coated, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the milk and the penne, stirring constantly to prevent any pasta from sticking.
  • Cook for about 20 minutes until pasta is cooked and the milk has reduced to a thick sauce that coats the pasta.
  • Add the cheese and mix until melted.
  • Nutrition Calories: 1958 Fat: 41 grams Carbs: 305 grams Fiber: 16 grams Sugars: 50 grams Protein: 90 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1265 calories, Carbohydrate 155 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 78 grams, Sugar 26 grams

ONE-POT CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE ALFREDO PASTA



One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo Pasta image

It is so simple to make and absolutely packed with flavor. Tender chunks of chicken with smoky pieces of sausage in a rich and delicious homemade Cajun-flavored Alfredo sauce.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced on the diagonal
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
2 cups dried penne pasta
1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced Italian flat-leaf parsley

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 163.2 mg, Fat 52.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 1706.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

ONE POT CAJUN SHRIMP & SAUSAGE PASTA RECIPE - (4.4/5)



One Pot Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by rossboys

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound linguine
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, divided
1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
Parsley, chopped, garnish

Steps:

  • Cook the linguine in boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside. In the same pot, heat the butter, then add 1½ tablespoon cajun seasoning and mix the spice with the butter. Add in shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turn pink. Take the shrimp out and set aside. Keeping the heat on, add in butter until it's melted, then add in diced yellow onion and green pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the onion is translucent. Add in kielbasa sausage and cook for another minute, then add minced garlic, salt, cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes, and dried thyme. When everything is cooked and mixed well, pour in chicken stock and heavy cream. Mix well, and cook for about 3 minutes. When the sauce is thickening, add the shrimp and pasta back into the pot. Mix until everything is well-combined. To serve, sprinkle with chopped parsley. Enjoy.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful Cajun spices, and a creamy, flavorful sauce will make all the difference in the final dish.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spice level: If you like your food mild, use less cayenne pepper. If you like it spicy, add more. Just be sure to taste the sauce as you go and adjust it to your liking.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means that it should be tender but still slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold up better in the sauce.
  • Make sure the sauce is creamy and flavorful: Use a combination of heavy cream, milk, and cream cheese to create a rich, flavorful sauce. You can also add some grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you're using a small pan, cook the pasta and vegetables in batches. This will help prevent the pasta from sticking together and the vegetables from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

This Easy One-Pot Cajun Pasta Recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. With its creamy, flavorful sauce, tender pasta, and spicy Cajun seasoning, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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