One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Creamy cajun chicken pasta made all in one dish for the perfect weeknight meal filled with all the seasoned chicken and pasta you could want.
Servings: 4 servings
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
Calories: 1303kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 87g | Saturated Fat: 42g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 289mg | Sodium: 2185mg | Potassium: 1052mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2748IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 278mg | Iron: 4mg
