Description
Indulge in a flavorful and creamy Cajun-inspired dish with this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender strips of seasoned chicken are combined with colorful bell peppers, garlic, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce, all tossed with fettuccine or penne pasta. This dish is a perfect balance of spice and creaminess that will satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (divided)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: Toss chicken strips with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Sauté in a skillet until golden and cooked through.
- Sauté Peppers and Make Sauce: In the same skillet, cook bell peppers, then add garlic, cream, broth, and Cajun seasoning. Simmer and stir in Parmesan until sauce thickens.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, add pasta, toss to coat. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste preference.
- Enhance with sautéed mushrooms or spinach for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
