Description
Indulge in Creamy Cajun Chicken Penne Pasta bursting with flavor! Try this easy recipe today for a comforting meal that’s sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the penne pasta in salted water until al dente, following package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the seasoned chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently until it simmers.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add the cooked penne pasta; toss everything together until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 160mg