Creamy One-Pot Cajun Chicken - Chef Melt

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, diced into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cups (720 g) chicken stock
• 16 ounces uncooked penne pasta
• 1 cup (238 g) heavy cream, brought to room temperature
• 3 ½ tsp Cajun spices, divided
• ½ cup (120 g) ranch dressing
• ½ cup (50 g) grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup (113 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• Fresh parsley, chopped for topping