Description
This Cajun Pasta recipe is bursting with flavors of the South. Creamy and spicy, this dish combines tender chicken or shrimp with colorful bell peppers in a Cajun-seasoned cream sauce, all tossed with pasta and topped with Parmesan. A satisfying meal that’s easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
Protein:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound chicken breast or shrimp
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley and extra Parmesan for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Prepare protein: Season and cook chicken or shrimp in Cajun seasoning.
- Sauté vegetables: Cook bell peppers and garlic in skillet.
- Make the sauce: Add cream, broth, and Parmesan to the skillet.
- Combine: Toss pasta in the sauce, add protein, and mix well.
- Finish: Adjust seasoning, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- For extra heat, add crushed red pepper flakes or a spicier Cajun blend.
- Customize protein with sausage or veggies like mushrooms and zucchini.
- Leftovers reheat well with a splash of cream or broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
