Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Deliciously Bold Dinner Delight
Experience a delightful combination of flavors with this creamy Cajun chicken pasta, perfect for a bold dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Season with Cajun seasoning and cook until browned.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and diced onion to the skillet, sautéing until softened.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and mix well. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more Cajun seasoning to taste.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cajun, chicken, pasta, creamy, dinner, bold flavors