CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
Indulge in the simplicity and speed of our Homemade Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta—a perfect choice for quick weeknight dinners. Succulent chicken breast meets tender pasta, harmonizing in a creamy cajun garlic sauce. A delightful blend of flavors awaits!
CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
Savor the richness of creamy pasta intertwined with tender, juicy cajun-flavored chicken, all enveloped in a delectable homemade cajun sauce. Bursting with flavors, this dish is a quick-fix delight, ready in under 30 minutes—ideal for those bustling weeknight dinners. A wonderful addition to our collection of swift and delicious 30-minute meals!
Ingredients you need:
- Chicken
- Pasta
- Chicken bouillon
- olive oil
- Paprika
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Cajun seasoning
- Dried parsley
- Butter
- Onion
- Garlic
- Bell pepper
- Tomato paste
- Heavy cream
- Cream cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
HOW TO MAKE CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
- Cook Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water with chicken bouillon until it reaches al dente, following the package instructions.
- Prepare Chicken: Flatten the chicken breasts evenly using a meat mallet or the bottom of a saucepan. Season both sides with with cajun,onion powder, garlic powder,salt,pepper,paprika and dried parsley.. Sauté the chicken in a skillet with oil until fully cooked, then slice into strips.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan, add some butter, diced onions, diced pepper,tomatoes, garlic and cook them for a bit. Add some heavy cream, chicken bouillon, cajun spice, parmesan cheese and let it simmer for 10 mins.
- Combine:Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce. Toss everything together to combine.
- Serve: Top with parmesan and parsley to serve.
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CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
Ingredients
- 250 g pasta
- 2 chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 1/2 bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Begin by bringing a generously salted pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and the chicken bouillon and follow the instructions on the package for cooking time. Before draining, remember to save at least 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken breast with cajun, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika and dried parsley.
- On a medium high heat, add some olive oil and start cooking the chicken on both sides. After it is done, set it aside.
- In the same pan, add some butter, diced onions, diced pepper, tomatoes, garlic and cook them for a bit.
- Add some heavy cream, chicken bouillon, Cajun spice, Parmesan cheese and let it simmer for 10 mins.
- Add your cooked penne pasta to this sauce and top your pasta with the grilled chicken.
- Enjoy while warm!