Description
Cajun Chicken Pasta is a creamy, spicy dish that brings the flavors of Southern cuisine to your table. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning and sauté until cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers and cook until tender but slightly crunchy.
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping up any bits from the pan; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese until everything is well-coated.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
- For a seafood twist, substitute chicken with shrimp.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg