Cajun Chicken Pasta Bowl With Creamy Spinach Sauce
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Cajun Chicken Pasta Bowl With Creamy Spinach Sauce, an easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for dinner or gatherings. This delightful meal features tender chicken seasoned with a blend of Cajun spices, nestled atop al dente penne pasta and enveloped in a luscious creamy spinach sauce. Fresh cherry tomatoes add a pop of color and sweetness, making this dish not only satisfying but also visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Coat chicken with olive oil and Cajun spices. Sear in a skillet until golden brown and cooked through.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and mushrooms in butter and olive oil. Sprinkle flour, then whisk in milk until thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and spinach until wilted.
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- Combine pasta with creamy sauce and top with sliced chicken and halved cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg