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Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 32 minutes
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Cajun-inspired

Description

 This Cajun Chicken Pasta is a creamy and flavorful dish with a spicy kick! Tender chicken, penne pasta, and colorful bell peppers are coated in a rich and cheesy Cajun-inspired sauce. It’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz penne pasta, cooked al dente according to package directions
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Sauté Vegetables and Chicken: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent. Add bell peppers, garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook until bell peppers are softened. Add chicken and cook until cooked through.
  3. Make Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Add cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cream cheese is melted and the sauce thickens.
  4. Combine and Serve: Add cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Cook until heated through. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
  • If you don’t have fresh bell peppers, you can use frozen bell peppers.
  • For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of heavy cream and whole milk.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/cajun-chicken-pasta-recipe/