Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, creamy pasta, and a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked tortellini
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine and let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet, stir to coat with the sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for improved aroma and flavor. Adjust spice levels based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg