Description
A delicious and spicy pasta dish featuring roasted red peppers and Cajun-seasoned chicken, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and Cajun seasoning; cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the roasted red peppers and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Roasted Red Pepper, Cajun, Chicken, Pasta, Quick Dinner