Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that brings comfort and excitement to your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken coated in a rich, velvety sauce infused with bold Cajun spices, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With just 30 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can enjoy a meal that’s both satisfying and packed with flavor. Customize this dish with your favorite vegetables or proteins, and relish leftovers that taste just as good the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning; sear until golden brown on both sides (5-6 minutes per side). Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add more Cajun seasoning and stir.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the skillet. Let simmer before stirring in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Slice the chicken and add it along with the cooked pasta to the skillet; toss to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 150mg