acro friendly cajun chicken pasta that’s easy and delightful
Delightful and easy-to-make acro friendly cajun chicken pasta that is perfect for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 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. Cook until the chicken is golden brown.
- Add bell peppers and cook until they are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook until heated through.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet and mix well.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning.
- This dish can be easily customized with other vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: acro friendly, Cajun, chicken pasta, easy recipes