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One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta - Incredibly easy weeknight or weekend meal made in just minutes!
One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta – Incredibly easy weeknight or weekend meal made in just minutes! 

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cajun, creamy, one pot, pasta
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 358 kcal
Author: Chelsea
Ingredients
  • 1 box Barilla Pronto Spaghetti Noodles
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium or half of large red onion diced
  • 2 large chicken breasts diced into 1" pieces
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup water
  • cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
  1. Add noodles, bell peppers, onion, chicken breasts, garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, paprika, milk, heavy cream, and water to a large skillet or pot.
  2. Cook over medium heat until chicken is tender and the noodles are al dente. Stir in parmesan cheese.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition estimated is based upon the brands I used. Yours may vary depending on brands.

Nutrition Facts
One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 Calories from Fat 84
% Daily Value*
Fat 9.3g14%
Cholesterol 23.6mg8%
Sodium 374.3mg16%
Carbohydrates 55.5g19%
Fiber 5.6g23%
Sugar 12.7g14%
Protein 13.2g26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.