Cajun Chicken Pasta
A vibrant and creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta dish that brings the spirit of New Orleans to your table with bold flavors and colorful ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season the sliced chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
- Brown the chicken in a skillet with olive oil for 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté the bell peppers, onion, and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked pasta and chicken, mixing well.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in Cajun seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking. Substitute with gluten-free pasta if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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