Description
A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and vibrant Cajun spices, all wrapped up in a comforting bowl of pasta.
Ingredients
16 oz. penne pasta
2 chicken breasts
1 tbsp. cajun seasoning
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dry parsley
½ tsp. paprika
½ tsp. Old Bay
1 tbsp. oil
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 small onion, chopped
½ medium bell pepper, chopped
4 oz. diced tomatoes
2 cups heavy cream
4 oz. cream cheese
1 tsp. chicken bouillon
1 tsp. cajun seasoning
½ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta : Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Prepare the Chicken : Place chicken breasts in a ziplock bag and pound them gently with a meat tenderizer to an even thickness. Season both sides with oil, cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, paprika, and Old Bay. Rub the spices into the chicken.
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Sear the Chicken : Heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-10 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and let rest.
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Sauté Vegetables : In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add chopped onion and red bell pepper, sautéing until soft and translucent. Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
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Make the Sauce : Pour in 2 cups of heavy cream and a splash of chicken broth. Stir continuously until heated through. Add 4 oz. of cream cheese, 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon, and another teaspoon of cajun seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
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Combine Ingredients : Add the drained pasta to the creamy sauce, stirring until fully coated. Slice the rested chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix them into the pasta.
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Serve : Transfer to serving plates, top with grated Parmesan cheese, and enjoy your delicious Cajun Chicken Pasta!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg