Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Rich and Flavorful Twist
A delicious and creamy pasta dish with a spicy Cajun twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until chicken is no longer pink.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and diced tomatoes, letting it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and Parmesan cheese, mixing until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with chives before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp for a different protein option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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