1-Pot Bold Cajun BBQ Chicken Pasta
A comforting and flavorful one-pot pasta dish featuring Cajun-spiced chicken and BBQ sauce, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Paleo
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 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add cooked chicken and season with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, BBQ sauce, and uncooked pasta. Bring this fabulous mix to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer while stirring occasionally until the pasta is cooked (about 10–12 minutes).
- Stir in cheddar cheese and cream cheese until fully melted, creating a creamy sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For an extra kick, consider adding diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce. If the pasta seems stiff upon reheating, add a splash of chicken broth or cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg