Description
Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful fusion of rich, creamy sauce and bold Cajun spices, featuring tender chicken and vibrant bell peppers. This easy-to-make dish transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. With its beautiful presentation and mouthwatering flavors, Cajun Chicken Pasta is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red and green), chopped
Instructions
- 1. Gather all ingredients: Chop bell peppers and mince garlic. Cut chicken into strips.
- 2. Season chicken: Toss chicken strips with Cajun seasoning in a large bowl until well coated.
- 3. Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- 4. Make the sauce: Remove chicken from the skillet. Sauté garlic in the same skillet for about one minute. Add chicken broth and heavy cream; stir to combine.
- 5. Combine pasta and veggies: Bring sauce to a simmer, then add cooked pasta and bell peppers back into the skillet. Toss until evenly coated.
- 6. Serve: Plate the pasta, drizzle with additional sauce, and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg