One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
This One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is bold, creamy, and comes together in one pan for easy cleanup. Made with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, it’s a protein-packed, comforting meal the whole family will love—with just the right amount of heat.
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SERVINGS: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 12 oz pasta penne, rotini, or your favorite shape
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half or milk
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, blended until smooth
- 14 oz diced tomatoes drained
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 small onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
- green onions chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Enable step-by-step mode- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, add the chicken, sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes
- Remove chicken and set aside
- In the same pot, add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic
- Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened
- Add the pasta, chicken broth, and half-and-half
- Stir and bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, cooked chicken, Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese), and Parmesan cheese, and mix until creamy
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with fresh parsley or green onions!
- Enjoy!!!