One Pot Cajun Alfredo Pasta

Hayley Sauceda
by Hayley Sauceda
4 Servings
20 min

This easy pasta has few steps, only needs one pot, no strainer, AND is totally delicious. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner for the family!

One Pot Cajun Alfredo Pasta
Recipe details
  • 4  Servings
  • Prep time: 0 Minutes Cook time: 20 Minutes Total time: 20 min
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 pound chicken cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 pound penne pasta, uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese freshly shredded
  • Italian Parsley for garnish
  • 1/2 tomato for garnish
Instructions

First, prepare the veggies and cheese: chop parsley, chop tomato, and grate Parmesan
Heat oil in pot on medium heat
Toss in cubed chicken, salt and pepper
Once your chicken is browned, add garlic and stir.
Add in heavy cream, chicken broth, parmesan, pasta, cajun seasoning, and oregano.
Turn up heat to high and cook for 15 minutes. Stirring semi-frequently to keep from sticking to the bottom.
Once the pasta is tender and the sauce is thickened, serve topped with chopped tomatoes and parsley
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