Cajun Chicken Pasta Bowl With Creamy Spinach Sauce
Cajun Chicken Pasta Bowl With Creamy Spinach Sauce is a delightful blend of bold Cajun flavors and a luscious creamy sauce, making it an ideal dish for any occasion. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes and is sure to please the whole family. With just the right amount of spice and creaminess, it’s a satisfying meal that can be customized to your liking—whether you prefer more veggies, a different protein, or an extra kick of heat. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with garlic bread or salad for a complete dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 4 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, season chicken with olive oil and spices. Toss to coat.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side). Let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add butter and olive oil; sauté onions and mushrooms until softened. Stir in flour, then gradually add milk and cream until thickened.
- Add spinach to the sauce until wilted.
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Combine pasta with sauce and top with sliced chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg