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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful weeknight dinner ready in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 568 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pan
  • ziploc bag

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients

  • 8 oz penne pasta cooked according to package instructions and drained
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1" pieces
  • 3 Tablespoons salted butter divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon pepper divided
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • cup fresh parmesan cheese
  • 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning divided
  • ½ yellow onion diced onion
  • 2 bell peppers sliced bell peppers any color

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Begin cooking pasta according to package instructions.
  • In a large ziploc bag, toss together 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add chopped chicken, zip closed, and shake until chicken is coated. Set aside.
  • In a large pan over medium heat, melt 2 Tablespoons of butter.
  • Transfer chicken to heated pan and cook until chicken is browned and just cooked through. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Add remaining Tablespoon of butter to pan and cook until melted.
  • Add peppers and onion and cook, stirring frequently until beginning to soften (about 3-5 minutes).
  • Add heavy cream, smoked paprika, basil, garlic powder, remaining 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer, cooking until sauce is thickened.
  • Return cooked chicken to the pan. Add parmesan cheese and warm cooked, drained pasta and stir until cheese is melted. Serve warm, topped with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Pasta can be substituted with your favorite type. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but it may not be as creamy when reheated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 568kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 33gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 174mgSodium: 488mgPotassium: 689mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2608IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cajun pasta, Chicken pasta, Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Flavorful recipes, quick dinner, Weeknight meals
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