Description
Cajun Chicken Pasta is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a creamy sauce infused with zesty Cajun seasoning. This flavorful pasta dish is perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights in, delivering a delightful blend of spice and comfort. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make recipe that’s sure to be a hit at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season generously with Cajun seasoning.
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the seasoned chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add chopped onions and sliced bell peppers; sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes, then stir in minced garlic for another minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the pan to enhance flavor.
- Mix in cooked pasta along with reserved pasta water as needed for consistency. Top with grated Parmesan before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with mushrooms or tofu. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of Cajun seasoning used. Feel free to add more veggies like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.