Cajun Chicken Pasta
Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavor-packed dish that masterfully blends creamy and spicy elements for an unforgettable meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season generously with Cajun seasoning.
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sauté the seasoned chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until softened (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet; toss everything together until well-coated in the sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg