Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 lb Penne pasta; 1/2 cup Butter; 1/4 cup All-purpose flour; 3 cups Chicken broth; 1 cup Heavy cream; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 Bell pepper- diced (any color); 1/2 Onion- diced; 2 tbsp Chopped parsley

Recipe tier

A flavorful and satisfying Cajun chicken pasta, perfect for a weeknight meal. This version uses readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques.

Total 45 min

Serves 6

Steps 9

Ingredients 16

Chicken
1.5 lbs 680 g Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp 15 mL Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp 15 mL Olive oil
Pasta
1 lb 454 g Penne pasta
Sauce
cup 120 mL Butter
cup 60 mL All-purpose flour
3 cups 720 mL Chicken broth
1 cup 240 mL Heavy cream
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
tsp 2.5 mL Cayenne pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
Vegetables
1 140 g Bell pepper- diced (any color)
70 g Onion- diced
Garnish
2 tbsp 30 mL Chopped parsley

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Instructions

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Season Chicken with Cajun seasoning.
Heat Olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. Slice or cube the chicken.
Cook Pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
In the same skillet, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in Chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Stir in Heavy cream, Garlic powder, Paprika, Cayenne pepper, Black pepper, and Salt. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
Add Bell pepper and Onion to the Sauce and cook for 3-5 minutes, until softened.
Add cooked Pasta and Chicken to the Sauce. Toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
Garnish with Chopped parsley and serve immediately.