Description
Indulge in a flavorful and creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta that’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home. This dish combines tender chicken strips coated in Cajun seasoning with a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, tossed with pasta and colorful bell peppers.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water, then drain.
- Sear the Chicken: Season and cook chicken in olive oil until done.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic and peppers, add cream, broth, Parmesan, and seasonings.
- Combine: Mix in chicken, pasta, and simmer to meld flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste preference.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Enhance with mushrooms or spinach for added veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
