Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Dinner Recipe
This creamy Cajun chicken pasta is a bold and satisfying dish perfect for easy dinner recipes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken strips with Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the bell peppers and sauté until tender. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper, and extra Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, then toss in the cooked pasta. Mix until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.