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creamy Cajun chicken penne with blackened chicken and bell peppers in a bowl in a wide horizontal shot, parsley and parmesan on top, rustic wooden table, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Penne with blackened Cajun chicken in a creamy, peppery, and slightly spicy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne
  • 1 lb chicken breast sliced
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 cup parmesan grated
  • 2 tbsp butter

Method
 

  1. Cook the penne in salted water until al dente, then drain.
  2. Toss the chicken with Cajun seasoning and sear in butter until cooked through; set aside.
  3. Saute the bell pepper in the same pan until softened.
  4. Pour in the cream and simmer, then whisk in the parmesan until smooth.
  5. Return the chicken, toss with the pasta, and serve.

Notes

Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce gets too thick.