Description
Indulge in this vibrant Cajun Chicken Pasta, bursting with bold spices and creamy sauce. This quick dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (diced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients, dicing chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken seasoned with Cajun seasoning; cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in bell peppers and onion; sauté until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Reduce heat and add heavy cream and garlic; simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Combine pasta with the chicken mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency. Toss well to coat in sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Notes
- For a seafood twist, substitute chicken with shrimp.
- Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg