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Creamy Cajun Chicken & Broccoli Pasta

A rich and comforting pasta dish made with Cajun-seasoned chicken, tender broccoli, and a creamy Parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta
Chicken & Vegetables
  • 1 lb chicken breast sliced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
Cream Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in skillet and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add broccoli to skillet with a splash of water, cover, and steam until tender. Remove.
  5. Melt butter in skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  6. Add cream and simmer gently, then stir in Parmesan until smooth.
  7. Return pasta, chicken, and broccoli to skillet. Toss to coat, adding pasta water if needed.
  8. Adjust seasoning and serve warm with extra Parmesan.

Notes

Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.