Creamy Cajun Chicken Bowtie Pasta Skillet
If you crave a comforting and flavorful dinner that comes together in a snap, look no further than this Creamy Cajun Chicken Bowtie Pasta Skillet. This dish features tender chicken, perfectly cooked bowtie pasta, and a rich creamy sauce infused with smoky Cajun spices. It’s an easy one-skillet meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights yet impressive enough to serve at gatherings. In just about 30 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 2–3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Lower the heat, add butter to the skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring to deglaze the pan, then add Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Mix in the cooked pasta, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Slice the chicken and return it to the skillet; simmer briefly to meld flavors.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg