Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Bold, Flavor-Packed Dinner Delight
A rich and flavorful creamy Cajun chicken pasta that is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Main Course
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the chicken, seasoning with Cajun spices. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and in the same skillet, add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder, stirring until combined.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach to the sauce, and simmer until the spinach is wilted.
- Slice the chicken and add it back to the skillet with the pasta, mixing everything together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more Cajun seasoning.
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes for a quick weeknight meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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