Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Bold, Indulgent Dinner Delight
A deliciously creamy pasta dish with a kick of Cajun spices, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, then add to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For added heat, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Serving suggestion: pair with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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