Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful dish with this Creamy Cajun Pasta recipe. Perfectly seasoned chicken or shrimp combined with bell peppers, Parmesan cheese, and a rich Cajun-spiced cream sauce, all tossed with al dente pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne or fettuccine pasta
Protein:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or shrimp, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning:
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Protein: Season chicken or shrimp with Cajun seasoning and cook until browned. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté bell peppers, then add garlic. Pour in cream, simmer, and stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine: Return protein to skillet, add pasta, and toss together. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra heat, add cayenne or hot sauce.
- Substitute cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
