Description
Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that brings warmth and excitement to your table. This one-pot meal features tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a creamy Cajun-spiced sauce that captivates the senses. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, each bite bursts with flavor while the vibrant colors make it visually appealing. With quick preparation and minimal cleanup, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces, dice bell peppers and onions, and mince garlic.
- Cook the pasta: In boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken seasoned with Cajun spice and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add veggies: Stir in onions, bell peppers, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Combine: Toss in drained pasta and reserved pasta water for consistency. Serve hot with Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg