Description
This Five-Ingredient Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich and creamy Cajun-infused sauce, tossed with fettuccine and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced or cubed
- 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning blend
Pasta:
- 8 ounces of fettuccine or your preferred pasta
Creamy Sauce:
- 1 cup of heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Sauté chicken with Cajun seasoning until fully cooked.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in cream, whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Simmer until thick.
- Combine: Add pasta to sauce, toss until coated. Thin out sauce if needed.
Notes
- Choose a quality Cajun seasoning blend for best flavor.
- Whisk Parmesan into hot cream for a smooth sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or green onions. Pair with salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
