Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Delightfully Indulgent Dinner Recipe
A rich and creamy pasta dish with a spicy Cajun twist, perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Balanced
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the chicken slices.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the chicken and cook until browned.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined and heated through.
- Add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, and green onions to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made with shrimp instead of chicken for a seafood variation.
- For a spicy kick, add sliced jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
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