Ingredients
Method
Season & Sear the Chicken
- Pat the diced chicken breast dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken cubes with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and kosher salt until evenly coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large 12-inch deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until golden browned. Flip and sear for 2 additional minutes until just cooked through. Transfer seared chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics & Simmer Pasta
- In the same skillet over medium heat, add the diced red and yellow bell peppers along with minced garlic and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Sauté for 2 minutes until sweet and fragrant, scraping up flavorful browned fond from the bottom.
- Pour in the chicken bone broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil. Stir in the uncooked bowtie pasta, pressing noodles gently under the liquid.
- Cover with a tight lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer gently for 12 to 14 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until pasta is al dente and sauce is luscious and thick.
Finish, Melt Cheese & Serve
- Remove the lid and turn heat to low. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper until completely melted into a glossy, velvety sauce hugging every bowtie contour.
- Return the seared Cajun chicken along with any accumulated flavorful resting juices back into the skillet. Toss gently for 1 minute until warmed through.
- Remove from heat, garnish generously with fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley, and serve warm directly from the skillet.
