Description
A creamy and flavorful dish featuring bowtie pasta, Cajun-seasoned chicken, and a rich garlic butter sauce with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season the diced chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your taste.
- Use grilled chicken for a different flavor profile.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cajun, Garlic Butter, Chicken, Bowtie Pasta, Creamy Parmesan