Ingredients
400 g boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced
300 g pasta (penne or fettuccine)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 small onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, sauté onion until softened.
6. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
7. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
8. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
9. Return chicken to the skillet and add cooked pasta.
10. Toss to coat evenly and stir in parmesan cheese.
11. Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
• Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
• Add bell peppers or spinach for extra color.
• Reheat leftovers with a splash of cream or broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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