Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a rich, spicy sauce that envelops perfectly cooked fettuccine. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also brightens up any table setting with its colorful presentation. Ideal for family dinners or date nights, this pasta dish promises to impress everyone with its bold flavors and creamy texture. Get ready to savor each bite of this delightful culinary creation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red, yellow, or green)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and slice.
- In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and minced garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream while scraping up bits from the pan's bottom. Stir in Cajun seasoning and let simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and sliced chicken back into the skillet; mix well until everything is coated in the sauce.
- Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg