Description
Cajun chicken pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts, colorful bell peppers, and a creamy Cajun sauce, delivering an explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and will impress family and friends alike with its rich taste and vibrant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), sliced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning on all sides.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook the seasoned chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, saut? sliced bell peppers and minced garlic for about 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth to the vegetables; stir well and simmer for about five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain. Add cooked pasta and diced chicken to the sauce, tossing until well-coated.
- Serve in bowls topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg