Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Flavor for Dinner Nights
A bold, flavor-packed dinner that combines creamy sauce with Cajun spices and tender chicken over pasta.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free if using gluten-free pasta
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until chicken is browned.
- Stir in bell peppers and onion, cooking until softened.
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss cooked fettuccine in the sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for a spicier dish.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp for a different protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Dinner Recipes, Pasta Recipes