Cajun Chicken Pasta
Cajun Chicken Pasta is a vibrant and creamy dish that brings the bold flavors of New Orleans to your kitchen. Featuring tender pieces of chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a rich, spiced sauce tossed with fettuccine, this recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. The combination of Cajun seasoning and creamy sauce will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Enjoy a delightful meal that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with Cajun seasoning.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add bell peppers and cook until tender.
- Push veggies aside and add seasoned chicken; cook until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Combine pasta with sauce, serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg