Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Flavor for Dinner Tonight
A delicious and spicy creamy pasta dish perfect for dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cubed chicken and Cajun seasoning. Cook until chicken is browned.
- Add garlic and bell pepper, sauté for a few minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Bring sauce to a simmer and add Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Dinner, Spicy Pasta, Cajun Recipe
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