Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy Weeknight Indulgence for All
This creamy Cajun chicken pasta is the ultimate comfort food that can be made in under 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, bell pepper, onion, and garlic, cooking until vegetables are softened.
- Pour in the heavy cream, and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce, and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by using more or less Cajun seasoning.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, weeknight meals, easy pasta dish