One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta
Juicy Cajun-spiced chicken served over rich, cheesy rigatoni in a single pot. Comfort food made easy with minimal cleanup.
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken
chicken breasts (raw)
2 piece
olive oil
15 ml
butter
15 g
Cajun seasoning
2 tsp
smoked paprika
2 tsp
sweet paprika
2 tsp
Italian seasoning
2 tsp
garlic powder
2 tsp
onion powder
2 tsp
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
Pasta & Sauce
dry rigatoni (dry)
225 g
heavy cream
680 ml
chicken broth
680 ml
butter
15 g
Cajun seasoning
1 tsp
smoked paprika
1 tsp
sweet paprika
1 tsp
Italian seasoning
1 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
onion powder
1 tsp
shredded mozzarella cheese (shredded)
120 g
shredded sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
120 g
Optional Garnish
fresh parsley (chopped)
15 g
grated Parmesan cheese (grated)
30 g
red pepper flakes
2 tsp
Instructions
Season the chicken
Coat chicken breasts with oil and all seasonings, then marinate in the refrigerator.
Cook the chicken
Sear chicken in a large pot until golden and cooked through, then remove and rest.
Cook the pasta
Add rigatoni, cream, broth, butter and seasonings to the same pot. Simmer until al dente.
Add the cheese
Stir in shredded cheeses until melted and the sauce is creamy.
Finish and serve
Slice rested chicken and arrange on top of creamy pasta. Garnish as desired.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Sauce may thicken when chilled; loosen with a little broth or cream when reheating.
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