Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
A quick and easy Cajun-spiced pasta dish with creamy sauce, tender chicken, and vibrant bell peppers. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Large pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 cup Onion chopped
- 1 Green bell pepper chopped
- 1 Red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning or more, to taste
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
- 8 oz Pasta penne, rotini, or your favorite shape
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley. Cook for 1 minute more, or until cheese is melted and sauce is heated through.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning. You can also add other vegetables, such as mushrooms or zucchini. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.