Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful, indulgent dish combining tender chicken and rich spices in a luscious creamy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (red or yellow)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients for smooth cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes each).
- Add minced garlic and bell peppers to the skillet; cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the pan; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese until well-coated with sauce.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate / approximately 300g
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For a twist, substitute chicken with shrimp or add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms. Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of Cajun seasoning or cayenne pepper.