Cajun Chicken Pasta
Add a taste of the bayou to your dinner with this easy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe. It's perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight meal. The cajun seasoning gives it a spicy kick, while the creamy sauce makes it irresistibly creamy and delicious.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 793kcal
Ingredients
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1 red bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1 lb. chicken tenderloins diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb. penne pasta
- 32 oz chicken stock low-sodium
- 2 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
- cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp parsley dried
- 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat a little bit of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add in your chicken and cajun seasoning. Stir until chicken is fully coated and cook untilthe chicken is brown. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Once chicken is cooked, transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
- Without rinsing the pan, add in the bell peppers and cook until soft. Then add in garlicand cook until fragrant but not burnt. (feel free to add ½ tbsp of cajun seasoning here ifyou want a stronger cajun flavor)
- Pour in the chicken stock, can of tomatoes, and heavy cream. Bring this to a light boil,then add in pasta.
- Stir frequently and cook until pasta is tender. This should take about 12-15 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium/low and allow the sauce to thicken.
- Remove from heat and add in the cooked chicken, parsley, and shredded parmesan. Stirto coat the chicken and incorporate the parsley and parmesan.
- Salt and pepper to taste then serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 793kcal | Carbohydrates: 108g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1064mg | Potassium: 1189mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3552IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 311mg | Iron: 4mg