Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Bold, Flavor-Packed Dinner Delight
A delicious creamy Cajun chicken pasta that is both bold and flavor-packed, perfect for a dinner that will impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the garlic, onion, and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken pasta, creamy pasta, dinner recipe