Description
Indulge in a bowl of Creamy Cajun-Style Chicken Pasta, where tender chicken and pasta meet a rich, spicy sauce. This delightful dish is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests with its comforting flavors and aromatic spices. Each bite promises a creamy texture paired with vibrant ingredients, making it an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice onions and bell peppers.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown and cooked through (7-10 minutes).
- Add diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping up any bits from the pan. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss in cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg