Description
Creamy Cajun-Style Chicken Pasta is a delightful fusion of flavors that transforms a simple dinner into an unforgettable experience. With tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a rich creamy sauce spiced with Cajun seasoning, this dish tantalizes your taste buds and brings everyone together around the table. Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces, and dice the bell peppers and onions.
- Sauté the chicken: heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add aromatics: stir in onions and bell peppers; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Create the sauce: lower heat, add cream cheese, stirring until melted. Pour in heavy cream and mix well. Season with Cajun seasoning.
- Cook pasta: boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Combine: drain pasta and toss it with the creamy sauce mixture in the skillet until well-coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 135mg