Cajun Chicken Pasta
Experience the bold flavors of Cajun Chicken Pasta, combining tender spiced chicken with a creamy, flavorful sauce over perfectly cooked pasta for a hearty and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts evenly with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and golden brown. Remove and slice chicken.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions, red and green bell peppers until tender, around 4-5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is creamy.
- Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken back to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly with sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or serve with crushed red pepper flakes on the side.
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