Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food for Any Night
A delightful recipe for creamy Cajun chicken pasta, perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add chicken, and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add in the cooked pasta and parsley, stirring until combined.
Notes
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to taste for spice preference.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipes, Comfort Food