Monday, September 23, 2024

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta



This tasty chicken pasta dish has Cajun spices and a creamy sauce that you will love. Great for a cozy dinner during the week or having people over.

Ingredients:

  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 250g penne pasta, cooked al dente
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Add the diced chicken to a bowl and mix it with the Cajun seasoning until it is well covered

Put olive oil in a big skillet and heat it over medium-high heat

After you add the chicken, cook for about 5 to 6 minutes, until it turns brown and is fully cooked

Take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside

Put sliced onion and bell peppers in the same pan

For about 4 to 5 minutes, cook until soft

After you add the minced garlic, cook for one more minute

Add chicken broth and heavy cream

Bring to a low boil

Add grated Parmesan cheese and mix it in until it melts and is smooth

Put the chicken and pasta back in the pan after they are done cooking

Toss until the creamy sauce covers everything well

Add pepper and salt to taste

Before serving, sprinkle with fresh parsley


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