Cajun Chicken Pasta
Cajun Chicken Pasta is a bold and creamy dish combining tender chicken seasoned with vibrant Cajun spices, sautéed vegetables, and al dente pasta tossed in a luscious parmesan cream sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a perfect fast family meal or an impressive weeknight dinner that balances spicy, creamy, and savory flavors effortlessly.
Ingredients
Instructions
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve a small amount of pasta water before setting the pasta aside.
Pat the chicken breasts dry and coat both sides generously with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and let it rest.
Using the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers, onions, and minced garlic. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant, scraping any browned bits from the chicken for extra flavor.
Reduce heat to medium and pour in heavy cream or half-and-half. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to adjust sauce consistency.
Slice the rested chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces. Return the chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet and gently toss to coat everything evenly with the creamy Cajun sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
- Calories
- 550 kcal
- Sugar Content
- 4 g
- Sodium Content
- 650 mg
- Fat Content
- 28 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 12 g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0 g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 45 g
- Fiber Content
- 3 g
- Protein Content
- 35 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 120 mg
