Cajun Pasta
Cajun Chicken Pasta with a spicy kick from Cajun seasoning, creamy sauce, and tender chicken pieces. Balanced by the sweetness of sautéed onions and bell peppers.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained
- 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta as per package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a bag, mix 3 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Add chicken pieces, seal, and shake to coat.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Melt remaining butter in the skillet. Add red onion and green bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, smoked paprika, dried basil, garlic powder, remaining Cajun seasoning, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet. Add Parmesan and pasta. Stir until cheese melts and sauce coats everything.
- Serve warm.