Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
- Green onions and parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell peppers until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in cubed chicken along with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika; cook until browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Add penne pasta; simmer until tender.
- Mix in heavy cream; simmer for a few more minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese, green onions, and parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg