Description
Cajun Chicken Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that blends tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta in a creamy, spicy sauce. Ideal for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe delivers vibrant flavors reminiscent of warm family gatherings. With its ease of preparation and bold taste, you’ll have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Gather and chop bell peppers and onions; mince garlic.
- Coat chicken with Cajun seasoning; let sit for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté onions and peppers until soft. Add seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side).
- Once chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature), lower heat and stir in heavy cream and chicken broth to create the sauce.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Slice the chicken and mix everything in one pot: pasta, sauce, sliced chicken, and top with Parmesan until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg