Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Comforting Family Favorite
This creamy Cajun chicken pasta is a comforting family favorite that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. It combines tender chicken with a rich and flavorful sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 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 minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce and mix until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your desired spice level.
- This recipe also works well with shrimp or tofu as a protein substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food