Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Comfort for Home Cooks
A rich and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Cajun cuisine to your kitchen, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced chicken and season with Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned.
- Add garlic, bell peppers, and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce and stir to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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