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

Sarah Scanlon
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I will definitely be making this pasta again!


DH faisal Official
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Mia Gonzales
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This pasta is so good! I love the creamy sauce and the flavorful spices.


umer hayyat
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I've made this pasta several times and it's always a hit. The creamy sauce and the spicy kick are perfect together.


Adil Ansari
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This pasta is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with my family and friends.


Sospeter Ndegwa
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One of the best Cajun pasta recipes I've tried. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. Highly recommend!


Habib Simbiat
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This pasta is a family favorite. It's creamy, flavorful, and has just the right amount of spice. We always have seconds!


Mohammad ismail Hossen
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Delicious and easy to make. Loved the creamy sauce and the spicy kick. Will definitely be making this again!


Brooklynn Beaulieu
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This pasta is amazing! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I added some extra shrimp and it turned out incredible. Will definitely be making this again!


Nicky Campbell
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The creamy sauce is perfect for coating the pasta and the spices give it a nice kick. I usually add some extra vegetables to bulk it up.


Harmony Buckner
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This pasta is a great weeknight meal. It's easy to make and doesn't take long at all. The sauce is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


aqeel sheikh
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. Will definitely be making this again.


Andrielly Marianne
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This dish was a hit with my family! The kids loved the creamy sauce and the adults enjoyed the spicy kick. It was easy to make and didn't take long at all. Will definitely be making this again!


Haunzala Khan
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this pasta was surprisingly mild. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!


100P King
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This Cajun pasta is a flavor explosion! The combination of spices and the creamy sauce is just perfect. I added some extra shrimp and it turned out amazing. Definitely a keeper recipe!