Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a mouthwatering blend of smoky spices and rich cream, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that will impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop chicken and dice bell peppers.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and diced bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and vegetable broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing thoroughly. Serve hot with freshly grated Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg