Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our One Pot Creamy Smoky Cajun BBQ Chicken Pasta Skillet. This delightful dish features tender chicken simmered with vibrant Cajun spices, enveloped in a creamy, smoky BBQ sauce that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines the ease of one-pot cooking with a symphony of flavors that are sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Each bite is a comforting embrace, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home. Grab your apron and let’s bring this flavorful masterpiece to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and sear until golden brown (5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onion and bell pepper until softened (about 3–4 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika; stir to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add penne pasta and return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Lower heat and stir in BBQ sauce and heavy cream until well combined. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, cover for 2–3 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg