Cajun Chicken Pasta
A creamy and flavorful Cajun chicken pasta dish with a spicy kick.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 0.5 pound fettuccine pasta
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook fettuccine pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, season chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat the pasta and chicken in the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
This dish can be made spicier by adding more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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