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Cajun Chicken Pasta

A flavorful and creamy pasta dish featuring seasoned chicken, sautéed vegetables, and a rich sauce that evokes warm family memories.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the chicken

  • 1 pound Chicken breast Boneless and skinless preferred
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For cooking

For the sauce and pasta

  • 12 ounces Pasta (penne or fettuccine)
  • 1 cup Cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated For richness

For the vegetables

  • 8 ounces White button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 Red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup Fresh asparagus, cut into pieces
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • to taste Parsley (for garnish) Freshly chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cooking

  • Sear the chicken in the hot skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms, bell pepper, and asparagus for about 5 minutes until tender.
  • Add minced garlic and chopped onion, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain, reserving some pasta water.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, pour in cream, and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Season to taste with more Cajun seasoning or cheese if desired.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before cutting to retain juices. Serve with a green salad or garlic bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
Keyword Cajun Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food, Creamy Pasta, Family Recipe, Pasta Recipe
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