Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Bites with Penne in Garlic Butter Sauce is a tantalizing dish that transforms any meal into a delightful experience. Combining tender chicken bites and perfectly cooked penne pasta, this recipe envelops everything in a luxuriously creamy garlic butter sauce seasoned with zesty Cajun spices. Whether you’re preparing for a busy weeknight dinner or hosting a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress with its rich flavors and comforting texture. With just 30 minutes of preparation, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté chicken pieces in olive oil for 6–7 minutes until browned. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant. Stir in Cajun seasoning, then add cream and chicken broth. Simmer until thickened.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted, then return chicken and pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 125mg