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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Pasta

    One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

    Published: Feb 3, 2022 · Updated: Feb 2, 2022 by Neil 12 Comments

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    One pot Cajun chicken pasta cooked in a red casserole pot with a serving spoon in. Pin title text overlay at top.

    One pot Cajun chicken pasta is the perfect busy weeknight dinner. This creamy tasting delicious recipe is easy to make and healthy too!

    One pot cajun chicken pasta in a large casserole pot with a serving spoon in. Pestle and mortar and salt and pepper cellars in the background.

    Now folks, who doesn't love a tasty one pot dinner? Well standby for an amazing made from scratch one pot cajun chicken pasta recipe!

    This is a really easy to make one pot dish.

    I'm using my tried and tested method to make the Cajun spice seasoning. So you might need a pestle and mortar to make that (see equipment list in the recipe card) but it's really easy!

    I've used it in other popular recipes like my Cajun spiced oven baked chicken and my Cajun spiced chicken with pomegranate couscous.

    The Cajun seasoned chicken, pasta and vegetables are all cooked and marinated together in a creamy tomato sauce. So you know how delicious this is going to be!

    Close up of casserole pot of cookedcajun chicken.

    I remembered whilst making this one pot pasta just why I love my one pot recipes!

    Yes there's the absolute satisfaction of cooking everything in one pot and the smells of it simmering away on the stove.

    However, there's the other major advantage of just how little washing up there is to do compared to other dishes which require several different pots and pans.

    I'm sure you'll agree with me too, that at the end of a busy day the last thing we all want is mountains of dishes!

    Cajun chicken pasta served in a pasta dish, garnished with freshly chopped pasta and a fork in.

    Of course if you want to reduce your dishes even further, or don't have the necessary spices to hand, then you could buy Cajun Seasoning.

    I really do recommend following the actual recipe though and grinding your own Cajun seasoning if you can.

    Sure it's less effort to use shop bought Cajun seasoning but you miss out on all the full flavours and satisfaction from making your own.

    Anyway, enjoy this one pot Cajun chicken pasta. Feel free to follow some of the variations I've suggested below too!

    Birds eye view of one pot cajun chicken pasta served in a pasta bowl with a fork. Caserole pot and pestle and mortar at the top.

    For This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe You May Need….

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    This is the casserole pot I use. It's made of cast iron with a smooth enamel finish to reinforce durability and resistance.

    You'll see me using it in many of my recipes and recipe photographs.

    Hygienic and easy to clean there is no absorption of colours and tastes. It's ovenproof and suitable for all hob types.

    It also comes with a lifetime guarantee. You'll never need to buy another casserole pot after you buy this one!

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    One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

    If you like your Cajun spice a little bit milder then reduce the amount of cayenne pepper used before you grind it to make the Cajun seasoning.

    You can change up this recipe to make different variations by adding or swapping out some of the vegetables used.

    Use different colours of peppers (they all work regardless of colour). Or why not swap them out for green beans. Adding them when you would have added the peppers?

    Spinach could also be added for an extra veggie boost. Just add it before the end of the cooking allowing it to wilt before you portion up and serve the whole dish.

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    One pot cajun chicken pasta in a large casserole pot with a serving spoon in. Pestle and mortar and salt and pepper cellars in the background.
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    One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

    One pot Cajun chicken pasta is the perfect busy weeknight dinner. This creamy tasting delicious recipe is easy to make and healthy too!
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 567kcal
    Author: Neil

    The following links and any links in the recipe card below are affiliate links.

    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

    If you do click through then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!

    Equipment

    • Casserole pot
    • Pestle and mortar
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Wooden spoon
    • Garlic press
    • Slotted spoon
    • Measuring jug

    Ingredients

    For The Cajun Seasoning

    • ½ teaspoon caraway seeds
    • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano or dried thyme

    For The Chicken Pasta

    • 700 g skinless chicken breasts cubed.
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic crushed
    • 1 medium onion diced
    • 1 medium red or green pepper sliced
    • 75 g button mushrooms sliced
    • 1 x 400g tins of chopped tomatoes
    • 225 g whole wheat penne pasta
    • 450 ml chicken stock
    • 4 tablespoon low fat cream cheese
    • Freshly ground salt
    • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    For The Cajun Seasoning

    • Grind all the spices in a pestle and mortar or a spice grinder until a fine powder is formed.

    For The Cajun Chicken Pasta

    • Place the chicken cubes in a large bowl and coat them equally in the ground spices.
    • Gently heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the chicken and cook stirring until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from pot using a slotted spoon.
    • Add the garlic, onion and chosen pepper to the pot and sauté until tender in the chicken juices for about 3 to 4 minutes then add the mushrooms. Cook for a further 2 minutes until all the juices are absorbed.
    • Add the chicken back into the pot then stir in the tomatoes, pasta, and chicken stock. Bring to the boil and then turn down to simmer for about 10 minutes until the pasta and chicken are cooked.
    • Turn off the heat and stir in the cream cheese.
    • Season to taste with the salt and serve the chicken in bowls garnished with the freshly chopped parsley.

    Notes

    If you do not have the time or correct spices to make the Cajun seasoning you can substitute with 2 tablespoon shop bought Cajun seasoning.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 1195mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 918IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg
    Nutrition Facts
    One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 567 Calories from Fat 153
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17g26%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 8g
    Cholesterol 123mg41%
    Sodium 586mg25%
    Potassium 1195mg34%
    Carbohydrates 51g17%
    Fiber 7g29%
    Sugar 9g10%
    Protein 50g100%
    Vitamin A 918IU18%
    Vitamin C 40mg48%
    Calcium 91mg9%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Raymund

      February 03, 2022 at 6:20 am

      5 stars
      I am a fan of one pots! it makes life easy from prep to clean up and if I am super busy and tired I eat on that pot as well. Great recipe, amazing flavours all infused into that one delicious dish.

      Reply
      • Neil

        February 03, 2022 at 12:25 pm

        Ha ha! I have to admit that I've also eaten straight out of the pot to avoid any washing up too! Thanks for your comment Raymund! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Charlie DeSando

      February 03, 2022 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      Learn something new every day. I had no idea caraway seeds were in Cajun seasoning. I would never have put that together

      Reply
      • Neil

        February 04, 2022 at 7:49 am

        I can't remember where I got this original Cajun seasoning recipe from (might have been my mum) but I've always had the caraway seeds in it and it's always worked brilliantly!

        Reply
    3. David @ Spiced

      February 04, 2022 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, I love my Cajun food! Cajun chicken pasta has always been a favorite, and the one pot angle here makes it all that much better. This is my kind of comfort food for a cold night! Speaking of cold nights, stay warm over there, my friend!

      Reply
      • Neil

        February 05, 2022 at 8:00 am

        Pasta + Cajun flavouring just seems to go so well together. Thanks David. Hope you are keeping well over there too!

        Reply
    4. Jeff the Chef @ Make It Like a Man!

      February 04, 2022 at 3:19 pm

      Well, you've got to love less cleanup, that's for sure. I'm not sure if I'd go so far as grinding my own spices - not that I don't agree with you about it, because whenever I have, I've always noted how much more interesting the flavors are. It's just that I'm so lazy! I love your enameled cast iron pot. It's the kind of thing that will last for generations!

      Reply
      • Neil

        February 05, 2022 at 8:02 am

        I've seen myself being lazy from time to time too Jeff. Or if I'm away from home staying in a cabin or something and making this where I don't have a pestle and mortar or the available spices, then I'll just buy the seasoning. And yeah I couldn't do without my cast iron pot. It's used just about every day!

        Reply
    5. Michelle

      February 07, 2022 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      I'm loving this one-pot Cajun pasta Neil! You've reminded me how much I miss Cajun food.... haven't had it in so long. Will have to definitely change that soon though. I particularly love how you made the Cajun seasoning from scratch too 🙂

      Reply
      • Neil

        February 08, 2022 at 6:15 am

        Cajun seasoning is lovely isn't it Michelle? Hope you get a chance to try out my Cajun seasoning. It's something I use in a lot of my other recipes and it's really simple to make. Hope you are well and thanks for your comment!

        Reply
    6. Ben | Havocinthekitchen

      February 09, 2022 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      I love when two different cuisines meet together and create another dish, and this pasta looks outstanding. So creamy, dreamy, and hearty. Beautiful mash-up of the flavours!

      Reply
      • Neil

        February 09, 2022 at 12:30 pm

        Thanks Ben. This is certainly proving to be a very popular dish! 🙂

        Reply

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