Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Flavorful Recipe to Spice Up Your Dinner Table
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A flavorful recipe to spice up your dinner table with a delicious blend of Cajun spices and creamy pasta.
- Author: Christiana
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning; cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic; sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese; toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg