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One Pot Creamy Cajun Pasta

Main Dish

4 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 11 lb pasta of choice
  • 22 tbsp olive oil
  • 31 lb chicken breast or shrimp, diced
  • 41 onion, diced
  • 52 bell peppers, diced
  • 63 cloves garlic, minced
  • 71 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 81 cup chicken broth
  • 91 cup heavy cream
  • 102 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 11Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

2

Add chicken/shrimp and cook until done, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

3

In the same pot, add onion and bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes.

4

Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

5

Add pasta, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning.

6

Bring to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions, stirring occasionally.

7

Stir in heavy cream and return protein to pot.

8

Simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

9

Season with salt and pepper.

10

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

💡 Chef's Tips

  • • Use fresh ingredients from Charleston Discount Grocery for the best results
  • • Don't skip the prep work - mise en place makes cooking easier
  • • Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
  • • Most of these recipes can be made ahead and reheated