Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this creamy Cajun-style chicken pasta. Bursting with warmth from Cajun spices and the richness of heavy cream, this dish is a comforting delight that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Each bite offers perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a luscious sauce, making it an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 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, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces; dice onion and bell peppers; mince garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add seasoned chicken pieces and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in diced onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Toss cooked penne pasta into the sauce along with grated Parmesan, mixing until coated.
- Plate generously and garnish with additional Parmesan or fresh herbs as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 170mg