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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts (sliced)
  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 cup mushrooms (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season sliced chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet sauté bell peppers and mushrooms for 3–4 minutes.
  5. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer until sauce thickens.
  7. Stir in parmesan cheese.
  8. Return chicken and pasta to the pan. Toss until coated with sauce.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

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