Cajun Chicken Pasta
This creamy cajun chicken pasta is loaded with juicy chicken, tender peppers, and a rich cajun Alfredo sauce. A quick and easy dish that is perfect for any meal!
Servings 8
Calories 828kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 bunch green onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 quart heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb penne pasta
Instructions
- Slice 1 pound of chicken breast into thin cutlets and each side with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- Now you cake cook the chicken or a skillet, on the grill, or even in the oven.
- Once the cooked chicken is cooled, cut it up into small cubes and set is aside.
- Then cook 1 pound of penne pasta until al dente. Then drain the water out and keep the pasta warm by placing it back in the pot with the lid on.
- Now begin making your pasta sauce by adding 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 bunch of chopped green onion, 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced green bell pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning in a large skillet.
- Stir all the ingredients together until the bell peppers become tender.
- Now pour in 1 quart of heavy cream into the skillet and let it come to a simmer.
- Remove the Cajun pasta sauce from the stove top and add in 1 1/2 cups of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Let the cheese melt, then all the chicken back in, along with 1 pound of cooked penne pasta. Stir together and enjoy!
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 828kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Cholesterol: 230mg | Sodium: 599mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3469IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 307mg | Iron: 2mg