Easy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Flavorful Dish to Impress Family
This Easy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delicious and simple recipe that will impress your family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until the chicken is browned.
- Stir in diced bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Add heavy cream and diced tomatoes, simmering until slightly thickened.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and stir well.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- For added spice, include red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg