Creamy Cajun Chicken Bites With Penne
Creamy Cajun Chicken Bites with Penne is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine to your dinner table. This recipe features tender chicken bites enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic and spices, all tossed with perfectly cooked penne pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté bite-sized chicken pieces until browned and cooked through (6–7 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
- Lower heat; melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for 4–5 minutes until thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese; stir until melted. Return chicken and pasta to the skillet; toss until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 135mg