Cajun Chicken Penne with Garlic Parmesan Sauce

• 12 oz penne pasta
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
• ½ cup reserved pasta water (if needed to adjust sauce)

Optional Garnish:

• Fresh parsley
• Extra Parmesan
• Light sprinkle of Cajun seasoning

👨‍🍳 Instructions