Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken and Pasta is a delectable dish that combines tender chicken and pasta enveloped in a rich, spicy cream sauce—perfect for quick weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 bell pepper (red or green)
- 1 medium onion
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Finely chop the bell pepper and onion; set aside.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté seasoned chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown; remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, add garlic, onions, and bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring until combined. Bring to a gentle simmer and add Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken back into the skillet; stir to coat evenly with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: - For extra spice, adjust cayenne pepper to taste. - Swap proteins or add vegetables like spinach for variety. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.