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.
Foto: Spend With PenniesIngredients
- 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
Place 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat until melted.
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.
Transfer chicken to heated pan and cook until chicken is browned and just cooked through. Remove to a plate and set aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to pan and allow it to melt.
Add peppers and onion and cook until beginning to soften (about 3-5 minutes).
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.
Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Return cooked chicken and add cooked pasta, stir well and serve.
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