Description
Ready for an explosion of flavor in one pan? This One Pot Cajun Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Bowl delivers a spicy, creamy, and hearty dinner the whole family will love. Tender Cajun-spiced chicken is nestled in velvety Alfredo sauce with perfectly cooked pasta and fresh broccoli. It’s the ultimate quick dinner idea for busy weeknights, and an easy recipe that brings restaurant flavor to your kitchen. Great for easy dinners, meal prep, or comforting food ideas when you want minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups broccoli florets
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a simmer.
5. Add uncooked penne pasta. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. In the last 5 minutes, stir in broccoli florets and cook until crisp-tender.
7. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce thickens.
8. Slice the chicken and return to the pot or plate on top.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, let it simmer uncovered for an extra 2-3 minutes after adding cheese.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: quick dinner, one pot meal, creamy pasta, cajun recipe, chicken alfredo