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For a pasta recipe filled with cajun spices, tender chicken, and creamy pasta, you need to try this One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo!
The whole family can enjoy this easy dinner recipe for pasta night. Plus, when you make everything in one single pot, that means less dishes for you! Talk about a win right there during busy weeknights.
The Cajun chicken pasta recipe is not your traditional alfredo. This is a very flavorful pasta sauce with penne pasta instead of fettuccine pasta and is loaded with chunks of seasoned chicken and of course cheese.
Ingredients for One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo:
- Oil: I like to use olive oil for this cajun pasta
- Protein: you will want to have to use raw boneless skinless chicken breasts that has been cut into chicken cubes and sliced smoked kielbasa sausage
- Seasoning: use these simple seasonings salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and Cajun seasoning
- Liquid: you will need chicken broth (or chicken stock) and heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
- Pasta: I like to use penne pasta for this easy pasta recipe
- Cheese: Parmesan cheese finishes this creamy alfredo sauce perfectly
How to make this One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo:
To a large Dutch oven or pot on the stove over medium heat add in the olive oil jto the bottom of the pan. Once hot add in the chicken, kielbasa, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Cook for 7-8 minutes stirring occasionally until the chicken has cooked through then.
Stir in the minced garlic then scrape off the browned bits off the bottom of the pan (this add plenty of flavor to the creamy pasta).
Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, pasta, and Cajun seasoning into the chicken mixture.
Let simmer covered for 16-18 minutes and cook pasta, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender.
Stir in the Parmesan once it’s melted serve
How to store creamy pasta:
Fridge: Place leftovers of this creamy sauce and pasta into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Tips and tricks for this cajun chicken alfredo pasta:
Add a little bit of heat:
If you want to add a little bit of heat to this one-pot recipe, you can always add in a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to your taste.
Ways to top this creamy pasta recipe:
- More parmesan cheese
- Bacon bits
- Green onion
What to serve with this delicious dinner recipe:
Serve your favorite rolls, garlic bread, or a simple salad.
More one pot recipes:
- 3 Ingredient One Pot Sausage Pasta
- Rotisserie Chicken with Orzo Skillet
- Skillet Tortellini with Spinach and Parmesan
- Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet with Broccoli
One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 14 oz smoked kielbasa sausage, sliced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ¾ lb penne pasta
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- To a large Dutch oven or pot on the stove over medium heat add in the olive oil. Once hot add in the chicken, kielbasa, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cook for 7-8 minutes stirring occasionally until the chicken has cooked through.
- Stir in the minced garlic.
- Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, pasta, and Cajun seasoning.
- Let simmer covered for 16-18 minutes stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the Parmesan once it’s melted serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Made this for the first time last night. Tasty and so easy. Fed 8 adults and one toddler. Will definitely make it again.