Description
A bold, creamy Cajun-style pasta loaded with tender chicken, peppers, and a subtle spicy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Penne pasta
- 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 Red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 Green bell pepper (sliced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season sliced chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and sliced bell peppers until tender-crisp.
- Pour in heavy cream, simmer gently, and stir in Parmesan until the sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss in cooked pasta, coating evenly in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less spice.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with mushrooms or tofu.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg