Creamy Cajun Pasta
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta - Get dinner on the table fast with this creamy pasta full of spicy creole seasoning, tomatoes, and chicken!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast cut into small pieces
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup onion minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 1 cup tomatoes diced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz Spaghetti
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.8 oz Spaghetti
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil and butter, swirl to coat the pan.1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 Tablespoon butter
- Toss chicken with 1 tsp creole seasoning.8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 Tablespoon Creole seasoning
- Add chicken and onions to the hot pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is browned and the onions are soft1/4 cup onion
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minutes2 garlic cloves
- Stir in tomatoes, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese and remaining 2 tsp creole seasoning. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the sauce starts to thicken.1 cup tomatoes, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- Add pasta and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
You can use canned diced tomatoes if fresh tomatoes are not in season.
Nutrition
Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 940mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
