Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Flavor You’ll Love
Experience the rich and indulgent flavors of Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, a dish that’s perfect for any dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken strips and season with Cajun seasoning. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic, onion, and bell pepper to the pan. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine with the sauce and chicken mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For extra spiciness, add more Cajun seasoning.
- This dish can be topped with fresh herbs like parsley for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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