Description
Cajun chicken pasta is a vibrant dish that brings the bold flavors of Louisiana right to your dinner table. With tender, golden chicken, colorful veggies, and a creamy sauce that coats each strand of fettuccine, this recipe is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. It’s quick to prepare and promises to delight everyone with its zesty taste and satisfying texture. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a family meal, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any colors)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop bell peppers and onions; set aside diced tomatoes and cheese.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and Cajun seasoning, then cook until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Add aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, onions, and bell peppers until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Create sauce: Pour in heavy cream and diced tomatoes; stir well while scraping up browned bits. Simmer to meld flavors.
- Cook pasta: Prepare fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Combine: Slice cooked chicken and return it to the skillet along with drained pasta. Toss with Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg