Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
If you’re craving a dish that combines comfort and bold flavors, Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is the perfect choice. This quick and satisfying meal brings the zesty essence of Cajun cuisine right to your dinner table. With tender chicken coated in a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices, this dish is sure to impress both family and friends. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delightful pasta bowl that’s as easy to customize as it is delicious.
- 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
- 12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Sautéed vegetables like bell peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown; then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cream and broth; simmer until thickened.
- Stir in cheese until melted, then add chicken and pasta back into the skillet; toss to combine.
- Serve garnished with parsley and lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg