Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish with a Cajun twist, featuring tender chicken and a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, salting the water well.
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest.
- Sauté the diced onion and sliced bell pepper in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, dried oregano, and paprika, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Slice the rested chicken and add it back to the skillet along with the cooked pasta.
- Toss everything together until well coated and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
- Feel free to adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to your taste.
- This dish can be made with other types of pasta as well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Cajun pasta recipe, easy chicken pasta