Creamy Cajun Chicken and Pasta
Creamy Cajun Chicken & Pasta – a rich, spicy, and indulgent dish packed with bold Louisiana flavors!
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
For the Cajun Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- Fresh cracked black pepper
For the Pasta & Cream Sauce
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 2 green onions chopped
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- Generously coat with Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne, and black pepper.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes to enhance flavor.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat oil in a large skillet.
- Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp: 165°F).
- Remove from the pan and let it rest before slicing.
Make the Creamy Sauce
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and red bell pepper.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and let the sauce thicken.
Combine & Serve
- Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce.
- Toss to coat everything evenly.
- Garnish with green onions and fresh parsley.
Notes
🔸 Seafood Twist: Use shrimp and andouille sausage instead of chicken.
🔸 Vegetarian Option: Swap chicken for plant-based protein and add more veggies.
🔸 Lighter Version: Use half-and-half instead of cream and whole wheat pasta.
🔸 Extra Spicy: Double the Cajun seasoning and add jalapeños.
🔸 Vegetarian Option: Swap chicken for plant-based protein and add more veggies.
🔸 Lighter Version: Use half-and-half instead of cream and whole wheat pasta.
🔸 Extra Spicy: Double the Cajun seasoning and add jalapeños.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 30g
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