Description
Savor our Sticky Spicy Cajun Butter Chicken Pasta Skillet—a quick 30-minute meal bursting with flavor! Try it tonight for an unforgettable dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with Cajun seasoning and brown on both sides for about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 3 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and add butter; stir until melted. Then mix in heavy cream and let simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet; simmer until heated through (about 3 minutes).
- Fold in cooked penne pasta and cheddar cheese until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg