Description
A flavorful and creamy Cajun chicken pasta dish with a spicy kick. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and slice.
- In the same pan, sauté bell peppers, onion, and garlic until softened.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Return chicken to the pan and mix with the sauce.
- Toss in cooked pasta and stir until well coated.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken pasta, spicy pasta, creamy pasta