Cajun Chicken Pasta
This creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a simple but incredibly flavorful homemade dinner that can be on the table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 16 ouncespenne (cooked according to package instructions and drained)
- 3 tablespoonsbutter (divided)
- ¾ poundsboneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1" pieces)
- 4 teaspoonscajun seasoning (divided)
- ½ teaspoonsalt (divided)
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper (divided)
- ½yellow onion (diced)
- 1red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cupsheavy whipping cream
- ¾ teaspoonsmoked paprika
- ½ teaspoondried basil
- ¼ teaspoongarlic powder
- ⅓ cupshredded parmesan cheese
Directions
- 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).
- 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.