Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

from gypsyplate.com
35 min
4 servings

This Cajun Chicken Pasta is a super easy and super tasty meal that combines the comfort of pasta and the bold flavors of New Orleans.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp Cajun or Creole seasoning, divided (see note)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 8oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 14oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
  • 8oz penne pasta
  • chopped parsley to garnish
  • red chili flakes to garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 Tbsp salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta.

  2. 2

    Toss chicken pieces with 1 Tbsp Cajun/Creole seasoning. Melt butter in a skillet over medium high heat, add chicken, and sauté for about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Move the chicken to the side and add in bell peppers and mushroom. Cook for 5 minutes. Mix everything together and continue cooking till veggies start turning soft.

  4. 4

    Add in garlic and the rest of the Cajun or Creole seasoning. Sauté for a minute.

  5. 5

    Add chicken stock and diced tomatoes, simmer for 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add in cream and parmesan, mix well and cook till parmesan melts. Add cooked pasta and mix everything well. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Garnish with parsley and red chili flakes and serve immediately.