One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo
This one pot creamy Cajun chicken Alfredo delivers tender chicken, colorful peppers, and bold Cajun spices in a rich, cheesy sauce—all in one comforting skillet meal.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning divided
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 orange bell pepper cut in ½ inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper cut in ½ inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 16 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Coat chicken breasts with half the Cajun seasoning.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and fully done, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add bell peppers and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Remove peppers and garlic and set aside.
- Add chicken broth, whipping cream, pasta, and remaining Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth. Add peppers and garlic back in.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips and place on top. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, skip the chicken and add mushrooms or zucchini instead. You can also use rotisserie chicken to save time.