One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

Total Time:

30 minutes

Serves:

5 Servings

Category:

Chicken, 20-45 mins

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Recipe Description

This creamy, flavorful Cajun chicken pasta comes together in just one pot, making cleanup as easy as the cooking. With bold spices, tender chicken, and a silky coconut milk sauce, it's the perfect comfort food for a weeknight dinner—even though it tastes like something you'd order at a restaurant.

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (divided)
2 bell peppers
1 yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
2 cups chicken broth
1 pound bucatini pasta
Fresh parsley
Salt, pepper
Olive oil

Preparation

Cut the chicken breasts into small bite-sized pieces and season with salt, black pepper, and about a teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and lightly browned.
While the chicken cooks, cut the bell peppers into strips and dice the yellow onion. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the pot and set it aside on a plate or in a bowl.
Add a little more olive oil to the pot, then add the chopped onion. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion just starts to become translucent.
Add the bell peppers and mince the garlic directly into the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Pour in the can of coconut milk and add the chicken broth. Stir in a tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and mix well. Bring everything to a boil.
Once boiling, add the bucatini pasta and stir to submerge. Cook uncovered for 9 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Return the cooked chicken to the pot and stir everything together. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with freshly cracked black pepper and chopped parsley on top.