Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken slices with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and bell peppers until tender.
- Pour in heavy cream, paprika, and additional Cajun seasoning if needed. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta and cooked chicken to the sauce, tossing gently to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by adding more Cajun seasoning for extra heat.
- You can substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg