Description
A creamy and flavorful Cajun Chicken Pasta dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts evenly with Cajun seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- Add fettuccine to boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain.
- While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear 4–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and let rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté sliced onion and bell pepper for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Add drained fettuccine and sliced chicken to the skillet. Toss gently to coat everything in the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more Cajun seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
For lighter options, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt. This dish can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 735
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 120mg