Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Flavor Your Family Will Love
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Bold, Flavor-Packed Dinner
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese, and simmer until thickened.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce and mix well.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Best served with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Pasta Dinner, Family Recipe