Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 oz penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti
- Salt, for the pasta water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- Slice the chicken and set aside. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add Cajun seasoning and paprika, then stir in cream and broth.
- Simmer the sauce until slightly thickened, then add Parmesan cheese. Combine pasta and chicken with the sauce.
- Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less heat.
- Substitute shrimp for chicken for a seafood variation.
- Add sautéed vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg