Description
This Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is a delicious and satisfying dish with a spicy kick. Tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and fettuccine pasta are smothered in a creamy Cajun-seasoned sauce, creating a flavorful meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Chicken:
Vegetables:
Pasta and Sauce:
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: Season chicken with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables and Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers for 3 minutes until slightly softened, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, remaining Cajun seasoning, and black pepper. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
- Combine and Serve: Add chicken and pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or sliced jalapeños.
- You can substitute shrimp for chicken for a Cajun seafood pasta variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
