Description
A delicious and creamy Cajun chicken pasta dish that combines comfort food with a spicy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and cook in olive oil until done.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Mix cooked pasta into the sauce and serve.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Use grilled chicken for extra flavor.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers for crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg