Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe: The Perfect Weeknight Comfort Food
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This creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken breast, colorful bell peppers, and a spicy Cajun cream sauce tossed with penne pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
Cook penne pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
In a large zip-top bag, combine 3 tsp Cajun seasoning, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Add chicken pieces and shake to coat evenly.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add chicken and cook until browned and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining 1 tbsp butter to the skillet. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (3–5 minutes).
Stir in heavy cream, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried basil, remaining Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until the sauce thickens.
Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Add parmesan cheese and cooked pasta. Stir until the cheese is melted and everything is well coated.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
- Calories
- 568 kcal
- Sugar Content
- 3 g
- Sodium Content
- 488 mg
- Fat Content
- 33 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 13 g
- Trans Fat Content
- 1 g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 34 g
- Fiber Content
- 3 g
- Protein Content
- 33 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 174 mg
