Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Cajun Chicken Pasta Bowl with Creamy Spinach Sauce. This dish combines perfectly seasoned chicken with a rich and creamy spinach sauce, served over tender penne pasta. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it delivers a satisfying meal that is both easy to prepare and visually appealing. With its quick cooking time and customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt this recipe to suit your taste preferences. Impress your family and friends with this delightful bowl of comfort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through; let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and olive oil, sauté onion and mushrooms until softened. Sprinkle flour over vegetables, then gradually whisk in milk until thickened; add cream, cheese, and spinach until wilted.
- Cook penne pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
- Serve by dividing pasta into bowls topped with sliced chicken and spinach sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg