Creamy Cajun Chicken Penne Pasta 🔥🍝🧄
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Approx. 530 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
Penne pasta 🍝
Chicken breast (sliced) 🍗
Cajun seasoning 🌶️
Garlic 🧄
Heavy cream 🥛
Grated parmesan 🧀
Diced tomatoes 🍅
Olive oil
Fresh parsley (chopped) 🌿
Salt & pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
Cook the penne until al dente and drain. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the chicken slices seasoned with Cajun spice until golden. Add minced garlic and diced tomatoes, cooking briefly. Pour in the cream and simmer until it thickens slightly, then stir in parmesan and season to taste. Toss in the cooked penne and finish with chopped parsley for a pop of freshness.
💡 Tips & Variations
Add mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers for extra flavor. Use shrimp instead of chicken for a twist. Adjust the Cajun spice to your heat preference!