Description
Indulge in the flavorful and creamy Louisiana Chicken Pasta, a Cajun-inspired dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, spicy sauce served over bow tie pasta. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Pasta:
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 12 ounces bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Mix flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken in seasoned flour and cook in olive oil until golden brown. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté peppers, onion, and garlic. Add broth, cream, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce. Slice chicken and serve over pasta. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter dish.
- Customize with mushrooms, spinach, or adjust the spice level to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 740
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
