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A bowl of creamy cajun chicken pasta with melted cheese and parsley

Creamy Cajun Chicken with Cheesy Pasta

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 750
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 12 oz dry penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, divided
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup low -sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp sal t

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. While pasta cooks, toss the chicken cubes with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until fully cooked and browned, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
  6. Whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
  8. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet along with the cooked chicken. Toss thoroughly to coat everything in the cheese sauce.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.