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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is creamy, spicy and delicious.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 483 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ tbsps Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup tomatoes, freshly diced
  • ½ cup half and half
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (and more for serving)
  • 2 tbsps parsley ( and more for garnish)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted boiling water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Before you drain the pasta, reserve ½ cup of pasta cooking water. Place the drained pasta back in the pot and drizzle it with olive oil to prevent it from sticking.
  • Season the chicken strips with ½ tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken strips on all sides. Reduce the heat to medium and cook them until fully cooked, about 3 more minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • Using the same skillet, melt the butter and saute the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the half and half and add the parmesan cheese, remaining tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, and chopped parsley. Simmer until thickened. Add salt and pepper if needed.
  • Return the chicken strips, along with their juices, to the skillet and continue simmering until the chicken is warmed up.
  • Mix the chicken and sauce into the pot with the cooked pasta and give everything a stir. Add some pasta cooking water if you feel the sauce is too thick. Top with sliced green onions, more parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 18gFat: 31gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 202mg