Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

from modernmealmakeover.com

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. bow tie pasta
  • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 2-3 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • 3 tsp. Cajun seasoning, more or less to taste
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into slices
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into slices

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add cubed chicken, red and yellow bell peppers, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside.

  4. 4

    Add milk and softened cream cheese and stir until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.

  5. 5

    Add cooked pasta noodles, and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine ingredients well. Serve immediately with garlic bread or a green salad. Enjoy!