Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the South right to your dinner table. Featuring perfectly cooked fettuccine, tender chicken breast, and colorful bell peppers, all enveloped in a rich, spicy cream sauce, this meal is both comforting and satisfying. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress. In just 30 minutes, you can savor an explosion of flavors reminiscent of New Orleans cuisine. Customize it by adjusting the spice level or adding your favorite vegetables for a personal touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown.
- Sauté bell peppers in the same skillet until tender; add minced garlic.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted; combine with fettuccine and chicken.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg