Easy Cheap Dinner Ideas: Indulgent Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
An easy and affordable dinner idea that combines creamy sauce with Cajun spices and chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers, sauté until softened.
- Add the diced chicken and Cajun seasoning; cook until chicken is golden and cooked through.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cooked pasta and parmesan cheese until well combined and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the Cajun seasoning.
- Substitute gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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