Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Comforting Indulgence You’ll Love
A quick and flavorful dish that brings a taste of the South to your table, Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a perfect weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken and Cajun seasoning; cook until chicken is browned.
- Stir in the bell pepper, onion, and garlic.
- Add the heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the parmesan cheese until melted; add the pasta and combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve warm.
Notes
- For added spice, include cayenne pepper.
- Can substitute pasta with a reduced-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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