Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken and Pasta is a flavorful dish combining juicy chicken, zesty Cajun spices, and a rich creamy sauce, perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Cajun seasoning
- Fettuccine pasta
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Bell peppers (red or green)
- Onion
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth
Instructions
- Chop the onion and bell peppers; mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and cook in the skillet until golden brown on both sides (about 6-8 minutes per side).
- Lower the heat, pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to create a creamy sauce.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top, allowing it to melt before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 280g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg