Cajun Chicken Pasta

Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American, Italian, Southern, Cajun And Creole, Mediterranean, European
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 2 Tbsp butter; olive oil; 1 white onion diced; 1 red bell pepper diced; 1 box penne pasta; 1 Tbsp minced garlic; 1 cup half and half; 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 4 oz cream cheese; creole seasoning; paprika; dried basil; cayenne pepper; salt; pepper

6 steps

Prep:30minCook:40min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:31:05 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories808.1 kcal (40%)

Total Fat35.6 g (51%)

Carbs69.2 g (27%)

Sugars6.2 g (7%)

Protein50.3 g (101%)

Sodium655.7 mg (33%)

Fiber3.7 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

2 Tbspbutter

1 Tbspminced garlic

1 cuphalf and half

1 cupshredded parmesan cheese

½ cupchicken broth

Instructions

Step 1

In a deep skillet add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan and heat over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken breasts and season with Tony's creole seasoning. Cook all the way through and until chicken is browned.

chicken breasts4

creole seasoning

Step 2

In a separate pot boil water and cook penne pasta until al dente.

penne pasta1 box

Step 3

Once chicken is done set aside and use the same skillet to melt butter and a Tbsp of oil. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes.

olive oil

butter2 Tbsp

white onion1

Step 4

Add bell pepper, garlic, creole seasoning, paprika, basil, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few more minutes before adding chicken back into the pot.

red bell pepper1

minced garlic1 Tbsp

paprika

creole seasoning

dried basil

cayenne pepper

salt

pepper

Step 5

Add half and half, parmesan, chicken broth, and cream cheese. Stir until combined and let simmer for 7 minutes. (Optional: Add pasta water till desired consistency is reached.)