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Homemade Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Juicy Cajun chicken tossed with pasta in a creamy, cheesy sauce with bell peppers and a hint of spice, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Cajun-inspired
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 oz pasta
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.
  2. Rub chicken with Cajun seasoning and sear in olive oil until cooked through.
  3. Sauté bell pepper and garlic in the same skillet.
  4. Add heavy cream and Parmesan to make the creamy sauce.
  5. Toss cooked pasta and sliced chicken in the sauce, season, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.