Description

Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Penne in Creamy Parmesan Sauce is a flavor-packed pasta dinner that brings creamy comfort and bold seasoning together in every bite. Juicy Cajun-spiced chicken is pan-seared to perfection and paired with penne pasta coated in a velvety garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. It’s a perfect option for easy dinner nights, comfort food cravings, or impressive meal ideas that don’t take hours to prepare. Quick to make and easy to love, this recipe is ideal for anyone looking for dinner ideas, easy recipes, creamy pasta, or flavorful food ideas to feed a hungry crowd.

Ingredients

12 oz penne pasta

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

4 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic minced

1.25 cups heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

0.5 teaspoon salt

0.5 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne until al dente, drain, and set aside.

2. Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks. Pat dry and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add chicken and sear until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Melt remaining butter, then add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

6. Add the cooked penne to the sauce and mix well to coat evenly.

7. Serve with Cajun chicken on top or mixed in. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for a juicier texture and richer flavor.

Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms to boost the veggie content and deepen the flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 720
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 840mg
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 23g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 145mg

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