Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season both sides of the chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Add Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika, cooking briefly before stirring in heavy cream and broth. Simmer until thickened.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until coated. Add sliced chicken and stir to combine.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg