Description
Indulge in creamy pepper jack cajun chicken skillet pasta that’s bursting with flavor! Quick & easy—perfect for weeknight dinners. Try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring for about 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Gradually add shredded pepper jack cheese while stirring until melted and creamy.
- Mix in the cooked penne pasta until well coated with sauce; heat through for another 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg