Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Delightfully Indulgent Dish
A rich and flavorful Cajun chicken pasta dish that is perfect for any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add the diced bell pepper and onion to the skillet, cooking until they are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth, letting it simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked penne pasta and Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta