Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Bold, Indulgent Dinner Delight
Indulge in a flavor-packed dinner with this creamy Cajun chicken pasta that brings bold spices and rich taste to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free (with suitable pasta)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the chicken, cooking until thoroughly cooked and golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and diced tomatoes, stirring for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This dish pairs well with a light salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Dinner, Indulgent Recipe