Cajun Chicken Pasta Bowl with Creamy Spinach Sauce
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Cajun Chicken Pasta Bowl With Creamy Spinach Sauce. This dish features tender chicken marinated in bold Cajun spices, perfectly complemented by a rich, creamy spinach sauce. The savory flavors of the seasoned chicken combined with the vibrant colors of fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes create an impressive meal that’s ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests. Quick to prepare and utterly satisfying, this pasta bowl is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, coat chicken breasts with olive oil and spices; let marinate.
- Sear the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through; allow to rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and mushrooms, add flour, then whisk in milk and cream until thickened; stir in spinach until wilted.
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- Combine pasta with creamy sauce and sliced chicken; garnish with cherry tomatoes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg