Description
Cajun chicken pasta is a vibrant and hearty dish that combines tender chicken with a spicy Cajun seasoning, enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests without the fuss. With colorful bell peppers and aromatic garlic, every bite is a flavorful embrace that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy this culinary delight in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Prep ingredients: chop bell peppers and onion; mince garlic.
- 2. Cook pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- 3. Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, season chicken with Cajun seasoning, and cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Remove and slice.
- 4. Create sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 5. Add cream: Pour in heavy cream, scraping the pan for flavor bits; simmer until thickened.
- 6. Toss together: Add sliced chicken and cooked pasta to the sauce; mix well, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (320g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 150mg