Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a rich sauce infused with zesty Cajun spices. This flavorful pasta dish is perfect for both busy weeknights and special gatherings, enveloping al dente pasta in a luscious, velvety sauce that tantalizes the taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mix of red and green)
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing.
- In a pot, boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet used for chicken, sauté bell peppers and garlic for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet; simmer gently while stirring in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Slice the chicken and return it to the skillet along with drained pasta. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg