Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a quick, flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, bold Cajun spices, and a rich, creamy sauce that coats every noodle. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
8 oz penne pasta
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Toss cubed chicken with Cajun seasoning until thoroughly coated.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add seasoned chicken to skillet. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and seared.
5. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
6. Add drained pasta to the creamy Cajun sauce. Toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
Multitask efficiently to save time: prep ingredients and boil pasta simultaneously.
Pre-cut chicken and store with Cajun seasoning for faster weeknight cooking.
Store leftovers up to 3 days in fridge; reheat gently with splash of broth or cream.
Freezing not recommended as creamy sauce may separate.
Serve with salad, garlic bread, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Pasta, Chicken
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg