Description
Creamy Cajun Pasta Delight is a rich and flavorful dish that combines the warmth of Cajun spices with a luscious, creamy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this pasta will tantalize your taste buds with its delightful symphony of flavors. Easy to prepare and adaptable to various dietary preferences, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will make every meal feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers, chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast (or shrimp)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and bell peppers until tender.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add sliced chicken or shrimp to the skillet; cook until fully cooked (5-7 minutes for chicken, 3-5 minutes for shrimp).
- Pour in heavy cream, add Cajun seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Stir until combined and creamy.
- Toss in cooked pasta, mixing well to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg