Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful Cajun chicken pasta dish that’s easy to make and perfect for a comforting meal. This recipe combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a rich, spicy sauce for a satisfying dinner option.
- 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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Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced thin)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain, reserving pasta water.
- Sear the chicken: Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and cook in olive oil until browned.
- Prepare the sauce: Sauté garlic and bell peppers, then add cream, broth, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and serve: Toss pasta and chicken in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water to adjust consistency. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Recipe variation: Try with shrimp or andouille sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
