Description
Creamy Louisiana Chicken Pasta brings Southern comfort straight to your dinner table. Spicy Cajun-seasoned chicken nestles over perfectly cooked pasta, delivering robust flavors that dance with zesty cream sauce and leave you craving another delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) Chicken breasts, thin (4 to 5 pieces)
- 10 oz (283 grams) Bow tie pasta
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Chicken stock, sodium free
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated (divided)
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 8 oz (227 grams) Cremini mushrooms, sliced
- ½ large Yellow bell pepper, chopped
- ½ large Red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 Green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, sliced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 grams) Bread crumbs
- ¼ cup (30 grams) Flour
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) Butter, divided
Instructions
- Thoroughly pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels to promote optimal crispiness.
- Create two separate preparation stations: one bowl for egg-based wet mixture containing eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning; another bowl for dry coating blend using Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and all-purpose flour.
- Carefully dunk each chicken piece into egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage, then transfer to dry coating bowl and press firmly to achieve uniform breading.
- Warm olive oil (15 milliliters) and butter in large skillet over medium-high heat; carefully place chicken pieces and cook approximately 3-4 minutes per side until achieving golden-brown exterior.
- Without cleaning skillet, add remaining oil and butter, then introduce sliced mushrooms and sauté for roughly 3 minutes until slightly caramelized.
- Add diced bell peppers and onions to mushroom mixture, cooking until vegetables soften; incorporate minced garlic and continue cooking for additional minute to develop deeper flavor profile.
- Construct sauce by pouring chicken stock and heavy cream into skillet, incorporating Cajun seasoning and salt, whisking thoroughly to create smooth, cohesive liquid.
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions, aiming for al dente texture; drain completely without rinsing to preserve starch coating.
- Gently fold pasta into sauce, ensuring each noodle becomes evenly coated; sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and mix delicately to integrate flavors.
- Slice cooked chicken into thin diagonal strips and arrange artfully atop pasta; garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped green onions for enhanced presentation.
Notes
- Meticulous chicken drying prevents soggy coating, ensuring maximum crispiness for your pasta dish.
- Egg mixture creates a flavorful adhesive, binding Parmesan breading perfectly to chicken pieces.
- Two-stage coating technique guarantees a golden, crunchy exterior that locks in juicy chicken flavors.
- Sautéing mushrooms, peppers, and onions develops deep, caramelized undertones that elevate the entire recipe.
- Creamy Cajun sauce transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal bursting with Southern charm.
- Layering sliced chicken atop pasta allows each component to shine, creating a visually stunning and delicious dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 850 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 76 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg