Description
Cajun chicken pasta is a flavor-packed dish that fuses creamy, spicy goodness with tender chicken and al dente pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe brings a delightful experience to your dining table. With colorful veggies and a rich sauce, each bite is a culinary adventure that promises to tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces, dice onion, mince garlic, and slice bell peppers.
- Season chicken: Coat chicken pieces in Cajun seasoning thoroughly.
- Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook seasoned chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from pan.
- Cook vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Make the sauce: Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stir well while scraping up any bits from the pan. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and sautéed chicken back into the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg