Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Dinner
Chicken dinner recipes get a bold twist with this creamy Cajun pasta—perfect for easy dinner nights!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and season with Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté bell peppers and red onion for 4–5 minutes until tender.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, and stir until the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss until everything is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.