Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
This creamy Cajun chicken pasta comes together in just 15 minutes for a bold and satisfying weeknight dinner. Tender chicken tossed in spicy Cajun seasoning and a rich cream sauce makes this quick recipe a household favorite.
Spicy Cajun chicken in a creamy sauce tossed with pasta in 15 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Pasta
Protein
Seasoning
Sauce
Aromatics
Fat
Instructions
Cook Pasta
Boil penne in salted water according to package directions until al dente then drain and reserve half a cup of pasta water.
Cook Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat and cook chicken strips tossed in Cajun seasoning for 4 to 5 minutes until cooked through.
Make Sauce
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds then pour in heavy cream and stir to combine letting it simmer for 2 minutes.
Combine and Serve
Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together adding reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed then serve immediately.
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