One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta (High Protein Comfort Food)

by | Jul 25, 2025 | Food

one pot creamy cajun chicken pasta

Looking for a high-protein comfort food recipe that’s perfect for cooler nights? This One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is the ideal winter warmer – rich, filling, and macro-friendly. With 57g of protein per serve and just one pan to clean up, it’s the kind of recipe you’ll want on repeat all season.

Why This Cajun Chicken Pasta is a Weeknight Winner

This recipe is perfect for anyone who wants a satisfying, flavour-packed dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. It’s made with simple pantry ingredients, delivers a spicy kick from the Cajun seasoning, and finishes with a creamy texture thanks to light sour cream and mozzarella. The best part? Everything cooks in one pot for maximum ease and minimal washing up.

Ingredients

Serves: 1
Prep + Cook Time: 30 minutes

  • 120g chicken breast (weighed raw)

  • 2 teaspoons Cajun spice

  • 70g penne pasta (weighed dry)

  • 100g canned diced tomatoes

  • 150ml chicken stock

  • 50g red capsicum

  • 40g baby spinach

  • 40g light sour cream

  • 20g light shredded mozzarella

Method

  1. Cook the chicken: Dice the chicken breast and coat it with Cajun spice. Add to a non-stick pot over medium heat and cook until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked through.

  2. Add remaining ingredients: Pour in the penne pasta, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, and diced capsicum. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.

  3. Finish the dish: Stir in the sour cream, baby spinach, and shredded mozzarella. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serve

  • Calories: 572

  • Protein: 57g

  • Carbohydrates: 46g

  • Fat: 15g

  • Fibre: 10g

This macro-friendly dinner provides a satisfying mix of lean protein, fibre-rich vegetables, and slow-digesting carbohydrates—making it an ideal choice for anyone focused on weight loss, muscle recovery, or simply eating well during winter.

Variations and Tips

  • Need it dairy-free? Use dairy-free sour cream and cheese alternatives.

  • Looking for more heat? Add extra Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne.

  • Meal prepping? This recipe doubles easily and keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.