Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in cooked chicken along with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until heated through.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked.
- Mix in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 738mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg