Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 oz cream cheese, optional for extra creaminess
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil; sauté onion, pepper, and garlic until tender.
- Add chicken; cook until browned through.
- Stir in broth, cream, and cream cheese; simmer until sauce thickens.
- Fold in pasta and Parmesan; season to taste and serve.
Notes
- Swap chicken for shrimp or sausage for variety.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of cream; adjust thickness with additional broth.
- Spinach or mushrooms can be added for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
- Diet: Contains dairy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
