Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Bold, Flavor-Packed Dinner Idea
This creamy Cajun chicken pasta is a bold and flavorful dish that brings a taste of the bayou to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken.
- Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning and cook until browned.
- Add the bell peppers, onion, and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing well.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the Cajun seasoning to suit your taste.
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes, making it a quick weeknight meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Cajun Dinner, Pasta Recipe