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Homemade Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Bold and creamy Cajun chicken pasta with tender chicken, colorful peppers, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 8 oz pasta penne or fettuccine
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning divided
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp butter

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente and reserve pasta water.
  2. Season and sear chicken until cooked through, then slice.
  3. Sauté peppers and garlic in the same skillet.
  4. Add broth and cream, then simmer gently.
  5. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
  6. Combine pasta and chicken with sauce and toss well.

Notes

Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.