Description
Cajun chicken pasta weaves spicy Creole flavors into a comforting meal perfect for weeknight dinners. Rich parmesan and cream sauce coat tender chicken, creating a memorable southern-style dining experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsps cajun seasoning
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 g) parmesan cheese
- 8 oz (226 g) fettuccine pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Coat chicken pieces thoroughly with Cajun spice blend, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from pan, then in the same skillet, sauté minced garlic, diced onions, and sliced bell peppers until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour heavy cream into the vegetable mixture, gradually sprinkle Parmesan cheese, and reduce heat to low, stirring continuously until sauce thickens and develops a smooth consistency.
- Meanwhile, prepare fettuccine according to package instructions, drain, and set aside while maintaining warmth.
- Slice cooked chicken into thin strips and reintroduce to the creamy sauce.
- Gently fold fettuccine into the sauce, ensuring each pasta strand is evenly coated with the rich, spicy mixture.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnish with additional grated Parmesan and freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant presentation.
- Serve immediately while the pasta remains hot and sauce is at its peak creaminess.
Notes
- For maximum flavor, let chicken marinate in Cajun seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance spice penetration.
- Use cast iron skillet for achieving deeper caramelization and richer browning of chicken and vegetables.
- Adjust cream sauce thickness by controlling simmering time – shorter for lighter consistency, longer for thicker sauce.
- Swap fettuccine with zucchini noodles for low-carb version or gluten-free pasta for dietary alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg