Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients and Weight:

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 2 lbs.
• Cajun seasoning: 2 tbsp.
• Salt and pepper: to taste
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp.
• Penne pasta: 1 lb.
• Heavy cream: 1 cup
• Chicken broth: 1/2 cup
• Cream cheese: 8 oz., softened
• Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
• Green onions: 1/4 cup, chopped

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add chicken breasts and cook through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
4. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
5. Cook penne pasta according to package instructions.
6. While pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. In the same skillet used to cook the chicken, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
7. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
8. Shred cooked chicken and add to the sauce.
9. Drain cooked pasta and add it to the skillet.
10. Stir to combine and cook until pasta is heated through.
11. Sprinkle with green onions and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 650 per serving
• Total Fat: 30g
• Saturated Fat: 15g
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Carbohydrates: 60g
• Protein: 40g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and flavorful
• Spicy and savory
• Easy to make
• Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal

User Comments:

• "This pasta is amazing! The Cajun seasoning gives it a perfect amount of heat and flavor."
• "The sauce is so creamy and cheesy. I could eat this every day."
• "This dish is so easy to make and comes together in no time."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a large skillet to prevent overcrowding the chicken breasts.
• Be careful not to overcook the pasta, as it will become mushy.
• If you don't have cream cheese on hand, you can use sour cream instead.
• You can adjust the heat level of the dish by adding more or less Cajun seasoning.