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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 566 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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 green 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
Instructions
- 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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Nutrition Information
Calories
566
(28%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
172mg
(57%)
Sodium
492mg
(21%)
Potassium
668mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2600IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
43.6mg
(48%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 566 | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 492mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 668mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2600IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 43.6mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.