Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Cozy, Flavor-Packed Dinner Delight
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a bold, flavor-packed dinner that will warm you up on any night.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Meat-Based
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken breast and Cajun seasoning; cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
- Season with salt to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish can be made with shrimp or sausage instead of chicken for variety.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning for desired spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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