Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is made with diced chicken, fire roasted tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, heavy cream, and penne pasta. It costs just $2.20 per serving and comes together in one pan.
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 olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken breast diced into 1 inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is a golden brown.
- Stir in fire roasted diced tomatoes and Cajun seasoning. Cook uncovered for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is simmering slightly.
- Stir in heavy whipping cream and heat just until the cream is heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in cooked and drained penne pasta right before serving.
- Serve topped with chopped fresh parsley and enjoy!
Notes
Store the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 3-4 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
