Description
One-Pot Creamy Cajun Honey BBQ Chicken Pasta is a delightful fusion of bold flavors that brings comfort food to the forefront of your dinner table. This easy-to-make dish combines perfectly cooked pasta with tender chicken, enveloped in a creamy sauce enhanced by Cajun spices and a touch of honey BBQ sweetness. Whether you’re racing against the clock during busy weeknights or hosting friends for a relaxed get-together, this one-pot wonder guarantees satisfaction for everyone. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, it’s destined to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cooked chicken and sauté for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
- Stir in pasta, chicken broth, heavy cream, BBQ sauce, honey, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg