Description
Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and creamy sauce over pasta. Bursting with spices and a hint of heat, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner. Each bite offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes, making it a family favorite. Get ready to savor every creamy mouthful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning and cook in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until translucent (about 2 minutes).
- Add sliced bell peppers to the skillet; sauté until tender but still crisp (about 3 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; scrape up any browned bits from the pan and stir.
- Mix in cooked pasta, shredded Parmesan cheese, and sliced chicken until well coated.
- Serve hot with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg