Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, where tender chicken meets perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a luscious sauce. The harmonious blend of Cajun spices and cream creates a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, leaving everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In a pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Return sliced chicken to the skillet along with drained pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg