Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Garlic Butter
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Garlic Butter is a delectable dish that brings together tender chicken, a velvety sauce, and zesty Cajun spices, ensuring a comforting and satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe delivers rich flavors with minimal effort. The creamy sauce envelops pasta shells, creating an irresistible harmony of taste and texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz pasta shells
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Cajun seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add chicken strips seasoned with Cajun spices and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, Velveeta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Gently fold in the cooked pasta shells until well-coated in the sauce; heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 541
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 794mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 107mg