Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy and Flavorful Weeknight Dish
Enjoy this quick and delicious Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Pasta, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
- Air fry the chicken for 18-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions and bell peppers until tender.
- Combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese in the skillet.
- Mix well and cook until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in Cajun seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for a fresh touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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