Description
Creamy Cajun-Style Chicken Pasta is a tantalizing dish that delivers rich, savory flavors and a creamy texture in every bite. This delightful recipe combines perfectly cooked fettuccine with tender chicken, infused with Cajun spices and garlic, all enveloped in a luscious sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this pasta dish promises to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Cook until golden brown (about 7-8 minutes per side). Remove from the pan and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about one minute). Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer; then stir in heavy cream.
- Once the sauce thickens slightly (after about three minutes), mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return sliced chicken to the skillet along with cooked pasta. Toss gently to combine until well-coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg