Louisiana Chicken Pasta Recipe
Louisiana Chicken Pasta Recipe brings bold Cajun flavors to your dinner table. This creamy, spicy dish combines tender chicken with perfectly cooked pasta.
Equipment
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Medium saucepan for pasta
- Sharp knife for cutting
- Cutting Board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Colander (for draining)
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast sliced
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet.
- Cook chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté onion and bell pepper until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and cream.
- Add paprika and cayenne pepper.
- Return chicken to skillet.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Toss with cooked pasta.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Don't overcook chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- Use fresh Cajun seasoning for best flavor results.
- Add cream gradually to prevent curdling or separation.
- Taste and adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Let sauce simmer to achieve proper creamy thickness.