Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Comforting and Easy Recipe
Indulge in this creamy Cajun chicken pasta that’s both comforting and simple to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and sauté until tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream; stir well.
- Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, stirring until combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg