Description
A comforting blend of Cajun spices, creamy sauce, and tender chicken tossed with pasta for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and slice.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then stir in cream and simmer.
- Add pasta and sliced chicken, tossing to combine. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Serve garnished with parsley or more Cajun seasoning.
Notes
Always taste your pasta water; it should be pleasantly salty. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken pasta, creamy pasta, easy dinner, family recipe, quick meal