Chilis Cajun Chicken Pasta That’s Better Than the Restaurant
Chilis Cajun Chicken Pasta That’s Better Than the Restaurant is an impressive yet effortless dish that transforms your kitchen into a culinary haven. In just 30 minutes, you can savor this creamy and flavorful pasta, featuring tender chicken and a zesty sauce that rivals your favorite restaurant meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic
- salt
- paprika
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- oregano
- thyme
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper
- white pepper
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by pounding the chicken to ¾-inch thickness and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for about 1 minute. Add heavy cream and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and spices until well blended.
- Return cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet; toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg