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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe (Easy & Spicy)

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Penne pasta or any short pasta
  • 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning divided
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 unit Red bell pepper sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup Heavy cream room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Boil the penne pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse lightly, and set aside.
  • Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces in a bowl with 1.5 tablespoons of the Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sliced red bell pepper to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked through.
  • Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the remaining 0.5 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and the heavy cream.
  • Let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until it begins to thicken. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is entirely smooth.
  • Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing well to coat the noodles evenly in the creamy Cajun sauce.
  • Remove from heat, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately.