Cajun Chicken Pasta

Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Southern, Italian, Mediterranean, European, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 16 oz penne pasta; • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided; • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter; • ½ tsp lemon zest; • 1 ½ cups Heavy cream; • 1 tbsp Minced garlic; • ½ tsp Italian seasoning; • ½ tsp salt; • ¼ tsp pepper; • 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese; • 2 tbsp parsley; • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

9 steps

Prep:10minCook:35min

Updated at: Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:06:08 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories632.6 kcal (32%)

Total Fat32.6 g (47%)

Carbs44.6 g (17%)

Sugars2.9 g (3%)

Protein38.2 g (76%)

Sodium908 mg (45%)

Fiber1.9 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

16 ozpenne pasta

Instructions

Step 1

In a gallon size Ziploc bag, add chicken, 2 tbsp olive oil and Cajun seasoning, shaking to coat thoroughly.

boneless skinless chicken breasts4

olive oil3 Tbsp

Cajun seasoning2 Tbsp

Step 2

Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a grill pan over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes on each side. Slice into bite sized pieces. Set aside and keep warm.