Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Comfort for Any Night
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Indulge in a bowl of Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, a flavor-packed dinner that brings comfort to your table any night of the week.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Meat-based
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add sliced chicken, and season with Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- For a healthier option, substitute heavy cream with a lighter cream or milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams