Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, a satisfying dish that combines tender chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and a creamy Cajun-infused sauce served over perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season and cook the chicken: Coat chicken strips with Cajun seasoning. Brown and cook seasoned chicken in olive oil until done. Set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper until softened. Add cream and chicken broth, simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine and finish: Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce. Heat through, toss to coat, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the Cajun seasoning to suit your taste.
- Enhance flavor with extra Parmesan or a squeeze of lemon juice.
- For variety, consider using shrimp or sausage instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
