A delicious Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe featuring seasoned chicken breast, Mafaldine pasta, and a creamy sauce with well-balanced flavors from paprika, garlic, and peppers. An easy and satisfying dish that's perfect for any meal.
1: Season the chicken breast with paprika, granulated garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt.
2: Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the seasoned chicken until thoroughly cooked.
3: In a separate pot, cook the Mafaldine pasta according to package instructions and drain.
4: In the same pan where the chicken was cooked, add heavy cream, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir and let simmer.
5: In a skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux, then add it to the sauce.
6: Stir in the diced red and green peppers, and let simmer until the sauce thickens.
7: Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and serve hot, topped with shaved fresh parmesan.