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Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
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Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Experience restaurant-quality dining at home with this Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta. This dish perfectly marries bold, spicy Cajun-seasoned chicken with a velvet-smooth cream sauce and crisp bell peppers. Ready in under thirty minutes, it is the ideal hearty weeknight dinner that balances fiery aromatics with comforting, rich textures. Every bite is packed with authentic Creole-inspired flavor, making it a guaranteed family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook penne pasta until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Season the chicken pieces thoroughly with the Cajun seasoning.
  3. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Sear the chicken until a deep golden brown crust forms on all sides.
  5. Add the diced bell peppers and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant and slightly softened.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat thoroughly, and add reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.

Notes

Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce texture. Use whole wheat pasta to increase the fiber content of this meal. Ensure the skillet is hot enough before searing to get a proper crust on the chicken without overcooking it.