Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Bold, Irresistible Favorite
Indulge in this creamy Cajun chicken pasta that combines bold flavors with a comforting twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add sliced chicken. Season with Cajun seasoning and cook until browned.
- Add diced bell pepper and onion to the skillet, cooking until soft.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a simmer.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well, then stir in parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning according to your spice preference.
- For a heavier sauce, increase the amount of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
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