Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a rich, flavorful dish that combines tender, spicy chicken with smooth, creamy pasta. Infused with the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning and mixed with a decadent cream sauce, this dish is a perfect blend of comfort and zest.
Ingredients
8 ounces rotini pasta
Olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
chicken breast
Cajun seasoning
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup mince onion
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 1/2 cup Heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
fresh squeezed of lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup Parmesan
Instructions
While the pasta is cooking, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium
Cut breast chicken into butterfly cut and season on both sides with 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning and add to skillet for about three minutes on each side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Remove the chicken from the skillet, and return it to the medium heat.
Melt the butter, add the garlic and onion and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add tomato sauce stir for few minutes then add heavy cream and chicken broth. Cook until the sauce thickens. Add Cajun seasoning and lemon juice. Add Parmesan cheese stir occasionally. Set aside some sauce to drizzle the chicken. Add the pasta and fresh parsley. Season salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately with chicken on top of pasta garnish with parsley and with the set aside sauce.
Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg