Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Cajun Chicken Pasta, a dish that captures the essence of comfort food. With succulent chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty sauce, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends. The combination of spices and creamy texture creates a memorable meal that everyone will love. Get ready to savor each bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces, chop the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and Cajun seasoning; cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in chopped onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent and vegetables are tender.
- Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream while scraping bits from the skillet. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet with sauce; stir well to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water for consistency if needed.
- Enjoy hot with extra Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 335g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg