Description
Creamy, Spicy Chicken Pasta with Summer Vegetables is a rich and flavorful dish made with tender chicken, bowtie pasta, and fresh vegetables in a creamy Cajun-spiced sauce.
Ingredients
- 6 oz dry farfalle (bowtie) pasta
- 8 oz chicken breast
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- 1/2 cup orange bell pepper, diced
- 2/3 cup zucchini, sliced
- 2 tbsp jalapeño, minced
- 1/3 cup tomato, diced
- 1/3 cup green onion, chopped (divided)
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (plus more for serving)
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and let rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat avocado oil in a pan and cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté zucchini, bell pepper, and jalapeño until softened.
- Add tomato, half of the green onions, and tomato paste. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Add garlic and crushed red pepper to the pan and cook 1 minute.
- Lower heat, add cream, and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat in sauce.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning.
- Slice chicken and add back to pasta. Mix gently and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust crushed red pepper based on your spice preference.
- Add pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Serve immediately for best texture and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American