Description
Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful dish that beautifully marries tender chicken with a spicy, creamy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe delivers a delicious kick that will satisfy your cravings and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients, measuring them as needed.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning, then cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and slice.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic briefly before adding chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir until well combined.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted, then add sliced chicken and pasta to coat thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of Cajun seasoning. For added nutrition, incorporate vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. Substitute chicken with shrimp or sausage for different flavor profiles.