Garlic Butter Cajun Chicken with Creamy Shells and Parmesan
A comforting dish that combines juicy chicken with rich, creamy pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thick strips
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 oz pasta shells
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Velveeta, cubed
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cajun spice (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chicken strips, season with Cajun spice, and cook until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta shells according to package instructions.
- In the skillet with the chicken, add the heavy cream and Velveeta, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta shells to the sauce and mix well.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For enhanced flavor, let the chicken marinate in Cajun spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the spice level as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg