Cajun Chicken Pasta
This creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken with a flavorful Cajun spice blend and a rich, cheesy sauce, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the sliced chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter, then sauté the garlic, onion, and bell peppers until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the cooked pasta. Toss everything together to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Cook for another 2 minutes to heat through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or serve with crushed red pepper flakes on the side.
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