Description
Creamy Cajun Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a sensational dish that harmoniously blends creamy textures with a spicy Cajun twist. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this pasta recipe is designed to satisfy and impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Cajun seasoning and spices (garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt)
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced chicken in olive oil with Cajun seasoning and spices until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and buffalo sauce; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce, mixing well. Add cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg