Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Try this easy Cajun Pasta for dinner this week. Your family will love this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe. It's very simple but incredibly tasty!
Servings: 4
Cost: $8.81, $2.20 per Servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast (diced into 1 inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 12 oz. Penne Pasta (cooked and drained)
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped - optional)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 pound chicken breast diced into 1 inch pieces and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- Cook the chicken for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is a golden brown.
- Stir in 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Cook uncovered for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is simmering slightly.
- Stir in 1 cup heavy whipping cream and heat just until the cream is heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in 12 ounces cooked and drained penne pasta right before serving.
- Serve topped with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley and enjoy!
Notes
Store the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5-7 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1652IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg
