Cajun Chicken Bites with Cheesy Penne Parmesan Sauce
Enjoy delicious Cajun Chicken Bites with Cheesy Penne Parmesan Sauce that’s packed with flavor. Try this easy recipe tonight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Toss chicken pieces in olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the seasoned chicken for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown; keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic before whisking in flour to form a roux. Gradually add milk and cream while whisking until smooth; simmer until thickened.
- Stir in cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked penne and chicken into the sauce; warm together for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg