Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: An Easy, Flavor-Packed Dinner Delight
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a bold and flavor-packed dinner that’s easy to make and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and Cajun seasoning; cook until chicken is browned.
- Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra spice, add some red pepper flakes.
- Best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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