06/13/2025
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta 🍝
Spice up your dinner with this creamy, dreamy pasta delight! You won't want to miss this! 😋✨
📝 Ingredients:
✓ 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
✓ 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
✓ 2 tablespoons olive oil
✓ 1 red bell pepper, sliced
✓ 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
✓ 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
✓ 3 cloves garlic, minced
✓ 1 cup heavy cream
✓ 1/2 cup chicken broth
✓ 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
✓ 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
✓ Salt and black pepper, to taste
✓ Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions:
1️⃣ Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ In a bowl, toss the chicken strips with Cajun seasoning until well coated.
3️⃣ Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sauté until fully cooked and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4️⃣ In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed and sauté the bell peppers and onion until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
5️⃣ Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
6️⃣ Return the chicken to the skillet and toss in the cooked pasta. Stir everything together until well coated in the creamy sauce.
7️⃣ Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Kcal: 645 kcal | Servings: 4 servings