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A skillet of creamy Cajun chicken pasta with red and yellow bell peppers and fresh parsley

Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Cook penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  • Toss the sliced chicken with the Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter. Add bell peppers and onions, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Whisk in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Add the cooked chicken and pasta back into the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.