Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Flavor-Packed 30-Minute Wonder

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings 4 servings

Calories 650

This quick and flavorful Cajun chicken pasta combines spicy seasoning with creamy sauce in just 30 minutes, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Pasta

8 ounces pasta (preferably fettuccine or penne)

Chicken

1 pound chicken breast (diced)

Vegetables

1 cup bell peppers (chopped, mix colors)
1 small onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)

Seasoning

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)

Cream and Cheese

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Other

to taste salt and pepper
for garnish parsley (chopped)

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
Sauté diced chicken in olive oil until browned, then add chopped peppers, onion, and garlic; cook until tender.
Stir in Cajun seasoning, then add heavy cream; simmer until slightly thickened.
Mix in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, then combine with cooked pasta. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less spice.

Calories: 650kcal

Cost: $15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cajun, Chicken, Pasta