One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
A flavorful and creamy pasta dish with a spicy kick, featuring sautéed Cajun-spiced chicken and colorful bell peppers mixed in a rich, cheesy sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 650cal
Carbohydrate: 65g
Protein: 38g
Fat: 25g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: – -mg
Difficulty Level: easy
20 min Prep
30 min Cook
50 min Total
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, season the chicken strips generously with Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the seasoned chicken strips and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for another 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, allowing the broth to slightly reduce.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing well until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix it with the sauce and vegetables.
- Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet and toss everything together to coat the pasta thoroughly with the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.