Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of the South with this delicious Southern Style Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe. Perfectly seasoned chicken, al dente pasta, and a velvety Parmesan sauce come together to create a comforting and satisfying meal that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted water. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: Toss chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter. Add cream, broth, Parmesan, and paprika. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss pasta and chicken in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra Southern flair, add cooked bacon or a splash of hot sauce.
- This dish also works well with shrimp or sausage as a variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
