A creamy, spicy pasta dish featuring seared Cajun chicken, colorful peppers, and a rich parmesan sauce tossed with tender pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 ½ cups heavy cream
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or linguine)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
½ cup reserved pasta water (optional)
Instructions
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Slice chicken and season with Cajun seasoning.
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Cook pasta until al dente; save ½ cup of water, then drain.
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Heat oil and butter in a skillet. Sear chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan.
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Sauté peppers, onion, and garlic in the same skillet until soft.
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Deglaze with broth; simmer briefly. Stir in cream and parmesan.
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Return chicken to the pan and toss in cooked pasta.
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Add pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
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Taste, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley.