Cajun Chicken Pasta is a one-pot pasta dish with a creamy, spicy sauce filled with veggies and chicken. A healthy, easy dish for weeknights
Happy almost Mardi Gras!
On the off chance that you aren't yelling at masked revelers for trinkets in the next few days, I thought I'd share a few recipes to help you celebrate anyway.
In fact, I have tons of Mardi Gras recipes you'll probably love like
- Mardi Gras Smoothies
- Mini King Cakes
- Boozy Cupcakes
- King Cake Smoothies
- Mardi Gras Tacos
- Bananas Foster Toast
- Mardi Gras Cauliflower Rice
- Red Beans and Rice
However, even if you couldn't care less about Mardi Gras, you should care about this pasta.
It's got tons of veggies (and they're even Mardi Gras-colored ones at that!) plus cheese and whole grains.
This Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful {almost} one-pot meal.
It's not 100% one pot because you'll need an extra pot to cook the pasta, but that's it.
What's great about this creamy pasta dish is that it is very adaptable to what you have on hand.
You can use any color bell peppers or onions. Any type of pasta will work.
Plus, it's very easy to make and oh-so flavorful.
How to Make Cajun Chicken Pasta
- Start by cooking the chicken in the skillet. Then transfer to a plate.
- Sauté the veggies in the skillet and transfer those to the plate.
- Next, sauté the mushrooms.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta. (You can also use leftover cooked pasta).
- Add the chicken and veggies back to the skillet, and add the milk and cheese to make a sauce.
- Then add the pasta and toss to coat.
- Enjoy!
While there are a few steps, they are all pretty straightforward and simple.
And you'll be so happy with the results! Plus, this makes a lot so everyone is satisfied.
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon oil avocado, olive, or canola oil
- 1 lb. chicken breast or tenders
- 1-½ teaspoon no-salt added Cajun seasoning divided
- ¾ teaspoon salt divided
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 medium bell peppers chopped
- 16 oz. mushrooms sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 6 oz. dried pasta
- ⅔ cup milk 2% or whole
- 3 tablespoon cream cheese
- 1 oz. ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 lemon optional
- 2 green onions chopped {optional}
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning and ¼ teaspoon salt over both sides of chicken. Add chicken to skillet and cook until browned on both sides {about 5 minutes per side}. Transfer chicken to a plate; set aside.
- Add onions, bell peppers, and ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning to skillet, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to the plate with chicken.
- Add mushrooms & butter to pan, and cook until mushrooms release their juices, about 7 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook. Drain and set aside.
- Once mushrooms are cooked, add garlic to skillet. Stir for 30 seconds, then add reserved chicken, onions, bell peppers, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and remaining ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to medium, and stir in milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Be sure to scrape up any bits that have gotten stuck to the bottom of the pan. {Your sauce will probably turn a creamish-brown color; this is good}.
- Let sauce boil for about 2 minutes, stirring often. Add in cooked & drained pasta. Stir well to coat, and serve with some lemon wedges and green onions if desired.
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Meme
Deb
This looks great. Thanks for sharing.
memeinge
Thanks!! It's delicious 🙂