Description
Enjoy a flavorful Cajun Chicken Pasta dish that’s creamy, spicy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken strips are coated in Cajun seasoning and combined with bell peppers, onions, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce, served over fettuccine or penne pasta.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Other:
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Toss chicken strips with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated. Cook in a skillet until done, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, bell peppers, and onion. Add cream, Parmesan, and cooked pasta and chicken. Toss to combine.
- Finish and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Substitute shrimp or sausage for chicken, or use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
