Description
Indulge in a spicy and creamy delight with this Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender strips of seasoned chicken mingle with colorful bell peppers, mushrooms, and a decadent Parmesan cream sauce, all tossed with fettuccine for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Cajun Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare fettuccine according to package instructions.
- Sear the Chicken: Coat chicken strips with Cajun seasoning. Cook in olive oil until golden.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet, cook bell peppers, mushrooms, and garlic.
- Make the Sauce: Add cream, broth, Parmesan, and paprika. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss pasta and chicken in the sauce. Season and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Substitute shrimp for a seafood variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
