Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken strips with a rich and creamy Cajun-spiced sauce, served over perfectly cooked pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 2 teaspoons 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 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken strips with Cajun seasoning. Cook in a skillet until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and bell peppers. Add cream, Parmesan, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or extra Cajun seasoning.
- You can substitute shrimp or sausage for the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
