Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe: A Quick and Easy Weeknight Delight
This Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and quick dish perfect for busy weeknights, bringing the taste of Louisiana to your dinner table.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the chicken, seasoning with Cajun seasoning.
- Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, then remove from the pan.
- Add chopped bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet and mix well.
- Combine with the cooked linguine and serve.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, pasta, quick meals, weeknight dinner