Five-Ingredient Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy & Delicious 30-Minute Meal
A quick and tasty pasta dish that combines creamy sauce with Cajun flavors, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and Cajun seasoning; cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy chicken mixture until well combined.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for spiciness.
- Can add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for more nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Five-Ingredient, Creamy, Cajun, Chicken, Pasta, Easy, Delicious, 30-Minute Meal