Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Garlic Butter
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Garlic Butter is a delicious and hearty dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Cajun cuisine right to your table. With tender chicken cooked in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic and a kick of Cajun spices, this pasta is perfect for both family dinners and entertaining guests. It’s quick to prepare, taking less than 30 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or warm garlic bread for a complete meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 oz pasta shells
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add chicken strips seasoned with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Lower the heat, add the heavy cream, then stir in Velveeta, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted and combined. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss cooked pasta shells in the creamy sauce until well coated. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 150mg