Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful Cajun-inspired dish with this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender chicken strips seasoned with Cajun spices, tossed in a rich Parmesan cream sauce, and served over fettuccine or penne pasta. A comforting and satisfying meal that’s easy to make for a family dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Season Chicken: Coat chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- Cook Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until golden; set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add cream, Parmesan, spices, simmer.
- Combine: Toss pasta in sauce, add chicken, lemon juice, heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Add sautéed bell peppers or spinach for extra veggies.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing Cajun seasoning.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
