Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Flavor in Every Bite
A delicious and creamy pasta dish infused with Cajun spices and tender chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the skillet; cook until vegetables are tender.
- Reduce heat, pour in the heavy cream, and let it simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Chicken can be substituted with shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, pasta, chicken, Cajun, dinner