Description
Cajun Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, al dente penne pasta, and a rich, spicy cream sauce. With every bite, you’ll experience an explosion of flavors that brings the zest of Louisiana cuisine right to your kitchen. This dish is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or lively gatherings with friends. Impress your guests with vibrant colors and unmatched taste that will leave them asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup bell peppers (assorted colors), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook penne until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook seasoned chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add vegetables: Stir in bell peppers and garlic; cook until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Create the sauce: Add heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Toss everything together: Mix cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg