Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Comfort Food at Home
A deliciously creamy and spicy dish that brings the flavors of Cajun cuisine right into your home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the chicken. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, then add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and mix until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well to combine.
- Serve topped with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For spicier pasta, add more Cajun seasoning.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Cajun pasta, comfort food