Description

Cajun Chicken Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, spicy sauce over perfectly cooked fettuccine. This recipe captures the essence of New Orleans cuisine, delivering bold flavors and inviting aromas straight to your dinner table. Perfect for cozy nights or entertaining guests, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress everyone.

Ingredients

Scale

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
8 oz fettuccine pasta
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed red and green)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

Prepare your ingredients: Mince the garlic and slice the bell peppers.
Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning and cook for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest.
Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add bell peppers and garlic; sauté for about 3 minutes until soft.
Make the sauce: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in Cajun seasoning and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine: Slice the rested chicken and add it back to the skillet along with cooked fettuccine. Toss to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
Serve: Plate generously, top with Parmesan cheese, and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 380g)
Calories: 650
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 39g
Cholesterol: 145mg

Keywords: - For added spice, include crushed red pepper flakes. - Substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a lighter dish. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.