Description
This Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and creamy dish that’s perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner. Tender strips of chicken are seasoned with Cajun spices, then combined with colorful bell peppers, onions, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Served over fettuccine or penne pasta, this dish is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cajun Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Sear the chicken: Season the chicken strips with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Sear in olive oil until browned and cooked through.
- Sauté veggies: In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers, onion, and garlic until tender.
- Make the sauce: Add cream, broth, butter, and Cajun seasoning. Simmer, then add Parmesan cheese.
- Combine and serve: Toss cooked pasta and chicken in the sauce until coated. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version
- Serve with garlic bread and salad
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
