Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce infused with zesty Cajun spices. This comforting meal is perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, offering robust flavors that impress everyone at the table. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up this restaurant-quality dish in no time—making it a must-have recipe in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3–4 pieces)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing garlic.
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the seasoned chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir to combine. Gradually add Parmesan cheese while stirring until the sauce is smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated. Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 125mg