Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish with a Cajun twist, featuring tender chicken and flavorful ingredients that come together in a delicious sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown, roughly 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and garlic. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Cajun seasoning followed by the heavy cream. Let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet along with the pasta. Toss everything together until well coated in the creamy sauce.
- Plate your Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use Halal chicken to meet dietary needs.
- Optional: Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for spiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg