Description
One-Pot Bold Cajun BBQ Chicken Pasta is a delightful fusion dish that combines the zesty flavors of Cajun cuisine with creamy Italian goodness, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add cooked chicken, season with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes until heated.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, BBQ sauce, and uncooked pasta; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer while stirring occasionally until pasta is cooked (about 10-12 minutes).
- Stir in cheddar cheese and cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg