Description
Creamy Pepper Jack Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy cheeses, and zesty Cajun spices all tossed with your favorite pasta. This delightful creation is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, as it comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Olive oil or butter for sautéing
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then add uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until pasta is cooked al dente.
- Stir in the Pepper Jack cheese and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg