Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Southern Style Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta. A one-pot wonder that combines tender chicken, al dente penne pasta, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce with a hint of Cajun spice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
For the Pasta:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with Cajun seasoning. Cook in olive oil until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: In the same skillet, sauté onion in butter until soft. Add garlic, then pour in chicken broth, cream, and pasta. Simmer until pasta is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in Parmesan and smoked paprika. Add cooked chicken back to the skillet. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, add cream cheese with the Parmesan.
- Enhance with baby spinach or sautéed bell peppers for added color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
