Spicy Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Quick & Indulgent Delight
A rich and flavorful pasta dish combining spicy Cajun seasoning with creamy ingredients for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and bell peppers until tender.
- Add chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, simmering until thickened.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce and serve.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
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: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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