Italian
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Servings: 4 | Calories: 937
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
937
A pasta dish so full of flavor that you’ll be making this recipe regularly once you’ve tried it. Just combine the spicy and savory flavors of Cajun cooking with seasoned chicken and tender penne pasta tossed in a creamy, zesty sauce and topped with Sargento® Shredded Parmesan Cheese.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. penne or bow tie pasta, uncooked
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 4 tsp. Cajun seasoning, divided
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1-1/4 cups (5 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and 2 teaspoons seasoning. Stir-fry 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Transfer to plate; set aside.
- Add cream and remaining 2 teaspoons seasoning to same skillet. Boil gently 5 minutes.
- Turn off heat; add cheese and stir until cheese is melted and sauce thickens. Drain pasta; return to pot and add cheese sauce; toss well.
- Transfer to serving plates; top with chicken and parsley, if desired.
