Cajun Chicken Pasta
This creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a simple but incredibly flavorful homemade dinner that can be on the table in under 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne (cooked according to package instructions and drained)
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1" pieces)
- 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (divided)
- ½ teaspoon salt (divided)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (divided)
- ½ yellow onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 g reen bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Steps
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Place 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat until melted.
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Meanwhile, combine 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a zippered bag. Add chopped chicken, zip closed, and shake until chicken is coated.
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Transfer chicken to heated pan and cook until chicken is browned and just cooked through. Remove to a plate and set aside.
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Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to pan and allow it to melt.
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Add peppers and onion and cook until beginning to soften (about 3-5 minutes).
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Add heavy cream, smoked paprika, basil, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer, cooking until sauce is thickened.
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Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Return cooked chicken and add cooked pasta, stir well and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (14% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| penne | 8 ounces | - | - |
| butter | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| boneless skinless chicken breasts | 1.5 pounds | - | - |
| Cajun seasoning | 4 teaspoons | - | - |
| salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| black pepper | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| yellow onion | 0.5 | - | - |
| red bell pepper | 1 | - | - |
| reen bell pepper | 1 g | - | - |
| heavy whipping cream | 1.5 cups | - | - |
| smoked paprika | 0.75 teaspoon | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 150 |
| dried basil | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| garlic powder | 0.25 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 100 |
| shredded Parmesan cheese | 0.333 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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