Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sun-dried tomato chicken pasta with a creamy Cajun sauce, packed with bold flavors. A quick and easy dinner recipe you'll love!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken strips with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Add Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix it into the sauce.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.