This creamy Cajun chicken pasta combines tender chicken, pasta, spices, and a rich sauce for a filling American-style dinner.
- 300 g pasta
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooking cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 bell pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh parsley
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
Slice the chicken and coat it with Cajun seasoning.
Heat olive oil and cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked.
Remove the chicken temporarily.
Add butter, garlic, and sliced bell pepper to the pan.
Pour in the cream and stir gently.
Add Parmesan until the sauce becomes smooth.
Return the chicken and cooked pasta to the pan.
Mix everything together and garnish with parsley.
- Reduce the Cajun seasoning for a milder dish.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables.
- Save some pasta water in case the sauce becomes too thick.
- Serve immediately for the creamiest texture.