Description
This Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a one-pot sensation that delivers a perfect balance of bold spices and a rich, creamy sauce. Featuring tender chicken and versatile ingredients, it promises a quick yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- Sauté chicken until browned, then set aside.
- Sauté onions, garlic, and bell pepper in the same pot.
- Add pasta, chicken broth, and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the pot and cook until pasta is al dente.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
For best results, adjust spice levels to taste and use fresh herbs for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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