Skillet Creamy Spicy Cajun Steak Penne
A comforting pasta dish with tender steak, creamy sauce, and a spicy Cajun kick, perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (cut into strips)
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add steak strips seasoned with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning; cook until browned (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in chicken broth and uncooked penne pasta; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through (10-12 minutes).
- Mix in heavy cream and return the cooked steak to the skillet; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg