Cajun Chicken Pasta
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
- 1
Place 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat until melted.
- 2
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.
- 3
Transfer chicken to heated pan and cook until chicken is browned and just cooked through. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- 4
Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to pan and allow it to melt.
- 5
Add peppers and onion and cook until beginning to soften (about 3-5 minutes).
3 min - 6
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.
- 7
Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Return cooked chicken and add cooked pasta, stir well and serve.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 6 servings)
