Description
Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful combination of creamy sauce, tender chicken, and al dente pasta, all infused with vibrant Cajun spices. This dish brings the flavors of New Orleans to your table, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With its rich aroma and colorful presentation, each bite is a celebration of flavor that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by dicing chicken, mincing garlic, and slicing bell peppers.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes). Remove chicken from the pan.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sliced bell peppers; sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Pour in heavy cream while scraping the browned bits from the pan. Stir in Cajun seasoning and let simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Toss in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese; mix until well coated.
- Slice the chicken and place it over the pasta before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 145mg