Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Indulge in a bowl of Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, where tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta meet a rich, velvety sauce infused with robust Cajun spices. This dish is the epitome of comfort food, delivering an explosion of flavor that will leave your taste buds delighted. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe promises to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and slice.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; whisk until smooth. Adjust seasoning with extra Cajun spice if desired.
- Toss cooked pasta and sliced chicken into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan or parsley as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition. For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or plant-based milk. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently with a splash of cream or broth.