Description
Skillet Creamy Spicy Cajun Steak Penne is a delightful dish that merges the rich, creamy goodness of a sauce with the bold, zesty flavors of Cajun spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this one-pan meal offers a quick and satisfying culinary experience. With tender steak strips, al dente penne pasta, and colorful vegetables enveloped in a luscious sauce, every bite is bursting with flavor. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this recipe promises to impress without keeping you in the kitchen for hours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak, cut into strips
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add steak strips seasoned with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning; cook until browned (3-4 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and add uncooked penne. Stir to combine; bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked (10-12 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and return cooked steak to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens.
- Serve warm garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg