Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Flavor Your Family Will Love
A bold, flavor-packed dinner that’s sure to impress your family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
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 sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and well combined.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine with the sauce and chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made spicier by adding more Cajun seasoning.
- For a healthier option, you can substitute heavy cream with a lower-fat cream alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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