Description
One Pot Cajun Ranch Chicken Pasta is a vibrant, creamy dish that delivers a delightful explosion of flavors in just under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 poblano peppers
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 pound short cut pasta
- 2 cups milk
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add cubed chicken and Cajun seasoning; cook for about 5 minutes until no longer pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté sliced onions, chopped poblano peppers, garlic, and additional Cajun seasoning until softened.
- Stir in pasta, chopped parsley, and water; cook while stirring until pasta is al dente (about 8 minutes).
- Mix in milk, cream cheese, ranch dressing, and parmesan until creamy.
- Fold in cooked chicken and serve hot with extra parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: One Pot Cajun Ranch, Chicken Pasta, Easy Dinner, Quick Recipe