Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Taste of Home Comfort
A delicious and creamy Cajun chicken pasta dish that brings the warmth of home comfort to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Add the cooked pasta and diced tomatoes to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Cajun Pasta, Comfort Food