Description
A comforting and delicious pasta dish featuring Cajun spices, creamy ranch dressing, and colorful vegetables, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and generously sprinkle them with Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the ranch dressing and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the drained penne pasta, tossing until well-coated. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For added creaminess, stir in a bit of cream cheese with the ranch dressing. This dish can be made with shrimp, turkey, or tofu as alternative protein options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg