Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food to Savor
A delicious and easy recipe for Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta that makes for the perfect comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Add garlic, bell peppers, and sauté until soft.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Toss in cooked fettuccine and mix until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added spice, include red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams