Five-Ingredient Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy, Delicious, 30 Minutes
A quick and flavorful dish that combines creamy sauce, Cajun spices, and tender chicken, all ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, cook the chicken breast until browned and cooked through. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the chicken.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated and heated through.
Notes
- For extra spice, add red pepper flakes.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
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