Description
Cajun Chicken Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a creamy Cajun sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting meal at home. With its bold spices and colorful ingredients, every bite promises a delightful explosion of flavors reminiscent of Louisiana cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping bell peppers and onions into bite-sized pieces.
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook the seasoned chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic, bell peppers, and onions until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream and soy sauce; stir to combine.
- Slice the rested chicken and toss it back into the skillet along with cooked pasta. Mix well to coat everything in the sauce.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg