Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
A restaurant-style pasta dish featuring Cajun-spiced chicken, sautéed bell peppers, and onions in a spicy, rich parmesan cream sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Large pot
- tongs
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine
- 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, divided
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved)
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Toss chicken strips with 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning until coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
- Add butter, peppers, and onions to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and remaining 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in parmesan cheese. Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the pan. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
Adjust the cayenne pepper in the Cajun seasoning to control the heat level.
Nutrition
Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 42gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 1150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 15mg
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