Description
A rich and flavorful Cajun Chicken Pasta with bow tie pasta, creamy sauce, tender chicken, and colorful bell peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. bow tie pasta
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
- 2–3 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 3 tsp. Cajun seasoning
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into slices
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into slices
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by cooking the bow tie pasta according to the package directions until it’s al dente. Once cooked, drain and rinse the pasta with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside for later.
- Sauté the Chicken and Veggies: In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Next, add the cubed chicken, red and yellow bell peppers, and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the milk and add the softened cream cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Toss in the cooked pasta and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined and coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, mix in other vegetables or adjust the spice level to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg