Description
A creamy, flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, bell peppers, and zesty Cajun seasoning, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or your choice)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning and add it to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sliced bell pepper and onion to the skillet and sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and let the sauce thicken slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine, ensuring all noodles are coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
For creaminess, the sauce can be adjusted with chicken broth. Marinating the chicken in Cajun seasoning adds extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun, Chicken, Pasta, Quick Dinner, Comfort Food