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Creamy Cajun Chicken

Creamy Cajun Chicken

Tender steak bites & creamy cheese tortellini in rich garlic butter sauce. A quick, impressive 30-minute dinner. Explore creamy Cajun chicken recipes next!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter, divided
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • q.s. Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • q.s. Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter for garlic sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 18 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream for tortellini
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for tortellini
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper for tortellini

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Large skillet
  • Sharp chef's knife and cutting board
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Boil salted water in a big pot and cook cheese tortellini until tender and floating; drain and toss with butter, cream, Parmesan, and pepper.
  2. Pat steak cubes dry, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add steak in a single layer, sear for 2-3 minutes until browned; flip and cook another 2 minutes.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic to the skillet, stir for about a minute until garlic is fragrant; then remove steak and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, add beef broth, and deglaze the pan.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and garlic powder; let simmer and thicken.
  7. Spoon creamy tortellini onto plates, pile steak bites on top, drizzle garlic sauce over, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 36gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This recipe is flexible; you can substitute sirloin with ribeye or tenderloin. Any filled pasta can work in place of tortellini.
For added flavor, try incorporating Cajun seasoning or sautéing mushrooms with the steak.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but keep in mind the tortellini may absorb some sauce. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce. Avoid freezing as the sauce may separate when thawed.
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