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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a kick of Cajun spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Fettuccine or pasta of choice
Chicken
  • 2 lbs Chicken breast sliced into strips
Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil for cooking
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 cup Bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Prepare Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the Cajun seasoning, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  3. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Combine
  1. Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly and heat through.
  2. Add cherry tomatoes and stir gently.
Serve
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra heat, add more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

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