Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Garlic Butter Parmesan Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that captures the essence of warmth and togetherness. This dish features tender chicken breasts sautéed to golden perfection, enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce combined with zesty Cajun spices and creamy Parmesan cheese. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors that will transport you straight to culinary bliss. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is as easy to prepare as it is delicious, making it a staple in every kitchen. Enjoy the joy of cooking and sharing this delightful comfort meal with loved ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Sear the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and cook sliced chicken breasts seasoned with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Slowly stir in heavy cream, then add smoked paprika and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine: Toss cooked penne pasta into the sauce until well coated. Add seared chicken slices back into the skillet and mix thoroughly.
- Serve: Plate the pasta, garnishing with extra Parmesan or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg