Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish. It features tender chicken, a creamy sauce, and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces pasta, cooked
- Optional: bell peppers, sliced
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Cook chicken until browned.
- Add onion and bell peppers (if using). Cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic. Cook for a minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth.
- Bring to a simmer. Add Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta. Toss to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your preference.
- Add more vegetables like mushrooms or spinach.
- Use different types of pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg