Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Indulge in a creamy and spicy delight with this flavorful Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta. Tender chicken strips seasoned with Cajun spices are combined with colorful bell peppers and fettuccine in a rich, Parmesan-laced cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
Sauce:
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken with Cajun spice and cook in olive oil until browned. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and garlic. Add cream, Parmesan, spices, and simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add pasta and chicken to the sauce, toss to coat, and heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version or use shrimp instead of chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
