Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Satisfyingly Indulgent Dish
A deliciously creamy pasta dish with a kick of Cajun flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken and Cajun seasoning; cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes; stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, you can add more Cajun seasoning or red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to include vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 45 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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