Description
Cajun Chicken Pasta is a vibrant dish that blends tender chicken with a creamy, zesty sauce, creating a culinary experience that’s both comforting and exciting. Bursting with flavor from Cajun spices and complemented by colorful bell peppers, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. In just one pot, you can serve up a meal that’s sure to impress everyone at your table. Let’s dive into this easy-to-follow recipe that will leave taste buds tingling and hearts full.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced thin
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces; season with Cajun seasoning. Dice bell peppers and slice onion thinly.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- Cook vegetables: In the same skillet, add onions and bell peppers; sauté until onions are translucent. Stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Add heavy cream to the skillet; simmer gently. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet; mix well. Toss in cooked pasta until coated with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 825mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg