Cajun Chicken Pasta
A spicy and creamy pasta dish featuring chicken, vegetables, and Cajun seasoning.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 breasts chicken breasts about 1 lb or 450 g, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz pasta such as penne or fettuccine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and season with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden and fully cooked (7-8 minutes), then set aside.
- Sauté sliced red bell pepper in the same pan for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the pan, stirring well. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Add the chicken back into the pan, mix with the sauce, and combine with cooked pasta. Stir until well combined.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until well integrated. Serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For an extra kick, add more Cajun seasoning or include diced jalapeños. Customize with additional vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.