Description
A rich and flavorful pasta dish with tender chicken and a creamy Cajun-spiced sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken fillets with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until done. Remove and slice.
- In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers, onion, and garlic until soft.
- Add heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Return sliced chicken to the skillet and toss with cooked pasta.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less spice.
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken pasta, creamy pasta, spicy pasta dish