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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

A Bold, Flavor-Packed Dinner that tantalizes your taste buds and warms your soul.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the chicken.
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning Key to the dish’s bold flavor.
  • to taste salt and pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • 12 oz penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti Any pasta will work.
  • to taste salt For the pasta water.
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Forms the base of the creamy sauce.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Brings aromatic depth.
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning Intensifies the flavor profile.
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Adds smoky flavor.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Makes the sauce velvety.
  • ½ cup chicken broth Adds a savory base.
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Adds salty, umami depth.
  • to taste fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
  • to taste red pepper flakes For extra heat.
  • to taste fresh lemon juice Brightens the dish.
  • to taste sautéed vegetables For extra flavor and nutrition.
  • to taste shrimp Substitute for chicken.

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the chicken breasts until golden and cooked through.
  2. Remove chicken and add butter, garlic, and Cajun seasoning to the pan. Sauté until fragrant.
  3. Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, smoked paprika, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and add to the sauce.
  5. Slice chicken and serve over pasta. Garnish with parsley, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 35g

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