Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta—a delightful dish that brings the essence of Southern comfort food to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season sliced chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese until melted; return pasta and chicken to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg