Description
Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Penne in Creamy Parmesan Sauce is a flavorful and creamy pasta dish that combines tender chicken with a rich garlic butter sauce and a hint of Cajun spice, all tossed with penne pasta and topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg