Cajun Chicken Pasta
A creamy, smoky pasta dish with juicy chicken, bell peppers, and a touch of Cajun spice. Perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 bell peppers sliced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Season chicken with Cajun spice, sear until golden and cooked through. Slice.
- In the same pan, sauté onion, garlic, and peppers.
- Add diced tomatoes, simmer, then stir in cream and Parmesan.
- Toss pasta and chicken into sauce, adjust with pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and extra cheese.
Notes
Add cayenne for more spice, or swap cream with half-and-half for a lighter dish.