Description
Indulge in this creamy Cajun chicken pasta that combines tender chicken with rich, zesty flavors for a comforting meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the Pasta:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather and chop all ingredients. Measure pasta and seasonings for easy access while cooking.
- 2. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and Cajun seasoning. Cook for about six minutes on each side until golden brown. Set aside.
- 3. Cook Pasta: In a pot of boiling salted water, cook penne according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water.
- 4. Make Sauce: In the same skillet used for chicken (without washing), sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about one minute). Pour in heavy cream and stir, scraping up flavorful bits from the bottom.
- 5. Combine Everything: Add cooked pasta to the sauce along with Parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Slice chicken into strips and return it to the skillet; mix until well combined.
- 6. Serve It Up: Plate the creamy Cajun chicken pasta and sprinkle additional Cajun seasoning or cheese on top if desired. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg