Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy Delight for Comfort Food Lovers
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that combines the richness of cream with a spicy Cajun twist, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Meat
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in red bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, mixing until the cheese is melted and everything is combined.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the Cajun seasoning.
- This recipe can easily be made with shrimp instead of chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, comfort food, easy pasta recipe