Tender Cajun-spiced chicken tossed with pasta, peppers, and a creamy garlic sauce for a hearty dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, approximately 16 oz, sliced into strips
02 - 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Pasta
04 - 12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 - 1 cup heavy cream
11 - ¼ cup chicken broth
12 - ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Extra Parmesan cheese
# How-To Steps:
01 - Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving ¼ cup of pasta water, and set pasta aside.
02 - Toss chicken strips with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken strips for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bell peppers, red onion, and garlic; sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
05 - Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir, scraping up browned bits. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan until melted and the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
07 - Add cooked pasta, chicken, and reserved pasta water to skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat and heat through.
08 - Plate immediately, garnishing with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
