Description
A creamy, spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta made with seared Cajun-seasoned chicken, tender pasta, sautéed vegetables, and a rich Cajun cream sauce that delivers bold flavor in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- Sear chicken in olive oil until golden, then remove and slice.
- Sauté onions, peppers, and garlic in the same skillet.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Cook pasta until al dente and reserve some pasta water.
- Combine pasta with sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
- Fold sliced chicken back into the sauce and simmer briefly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Add shrimp or sausage for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg