Ingredients and Weight: - Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 2 lbs (900g) - Rotini pasta: 1 lb (450g) - Bell peppers (red, yellow, green): 3 each, diced - Onion, white or yellow: 1 large, diced - Cajun seasoning: 1/4 cup (30g) - Olive oil: 1/4 cup (60ml) - Chicken broth: 2 cups (500ml) - Heavy cream: 1 cup (240ml) - Parmesan cheese, grated: 1/2 cup (60g) - Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Time: - 15 minutes
Cooking Time: - 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: - 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. 3. Add the bell peppers and onion to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. 4. Stir in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. 5. Add the pasta to the skillet and cook according to the package instructions. 6. While the pasta is cooking, slice the chicken breasts. 7. Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the sliced chicken, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. 8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving) - Calories: 500 - Protein: 30g - Fat: 15g - Carbohydrates: 50g
Dish Characteristics: - Creamy and flavorful Cajun sauce - Tender and juicy chicken - Vibrant and colorful bell peppers
User Comments: - "This pasta was amazing! The Cajun flavors were perfect and the chicken was cooked to perfection." - "I'm not usually a fan of pasta dishes, but this one was delicious." - "The creamy sauce was so rich and flavorful, I could have eaten it on its own."
Special Precautions and Tips: - If you are using fresh bell peppers, make sure to wash them thoroughly and remove the seeds and ribs. - If you don't have Cajun seasoning on hand, you can make your own by combining paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. - To make the dish spicier, add more cayenne pepper to the seasoning blend. - This dish can be prepared ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.