Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy, Flavorful Dish for Home Chefs
Learn how to make delicious Cajun Chicken Pasta with this easy recipe that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, then add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning.
- This dish can be made with shrimp instead of chicken for a seafood twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg