Description
Indulge in the creamy and spicy flavors of this delicious Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta. Tender chicken strips seasoned with Cajun spices are combined with a rich, Parmesan-laced sauce and served over fettuccine or penne pasta. A satisfying and easy-to-make dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1/2 yellow onion (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare the pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Season and cook the chicken: Coat chicken strips with Cajun seasoning. Cook in olive oil until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, bell pepper, and onion. Add cream and broth, simmer, then stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, add pasta, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute shrimp for chicken for a Cajun seafood twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
