Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish with a Cajun twist, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic, bell peppers, and onion, sautéing until tender.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet, mixing well.
- Season with salt and black pepper as desired.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta