Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
This creamy Cajun chicken pasta is the perfect balance of spice and richness, featuring tender chicken, a flavorful Cajun sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic, bell peppers, and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add Parmesan cheese and simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and mix well.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and stir to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.