Cajun Ranch Chicken Pasta
A comforting bowl of pasta featuring Cajun seasoned chicken, creamy ranch dressing, and colorful bell peppers—perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 8 oz pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat the skillet by heating olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the sliced chicken breasts and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add sliced bell peppers and cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the ranch dressing and cooked pasta; mix well until everything is combined and heated through.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your spice tolerance, and you can substitute ranch dressing for Alfredo for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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