Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta With Garlic Butter Parmesan Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that elevates any weeknight meal or special occasion. This recipe features tender chicken and al dente penne pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce infused with Cajun spices. It’s an easy, quick-to-make dish that satisfies your cravings for comfort food while impressing family and friends with its delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Minced garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken, season with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika, and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in reserved pasta water and add grated Parmesan cheese; stir until creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta and sautéed chicken with the sauce, tossing to coat evenly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Customize by adding your favorite vegetables or substituting chicken for turkey or beef. For added freshness, garnish with chopped parsley or basil.