Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta With Garlic Butter Parmesan Sauce
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Garlic Butter Parmesan Sauce is a delightful dish that marries the bold flavors of Cajun spices with a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re entertaining guests, this pasta dish is quick to prepare and guarantees satisfaction with its savory chicken, hearty penne, and a silky garlic butter sauce. Each bite is a comforting experience that brings warmth and flavor to your table. Whether you pair it with a fresh salad or crusty bread, this recipe will become a family favorite in no time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: Melt half the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced chicken breasts seasoned with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium-low heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes). Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy; add salt to taste.
- Combine everything: Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with drained pasta, tossing until evenly coated in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 320g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg