Description
A flavorful and spicy Cajun chicken pasta with creamy sauce, bell peppers, and tender chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned, 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté bell peppers, onion, and garlic until softened, 3-4 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the pan. Toss to coat in the sauce.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning for more or less spice.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Garnish with chopped parsley for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken pasta, spicy pasta, creamy pasta, chicken dinner