Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

A zesty and creamy Cajun-inspired chicken pasta dish with bell peppers, onions, and a rich, spiced sauce.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

30 min

Ingredients

12 oz Fettuccine pasta

1 lb Chicken breast

2 tbsp Olive oil

1 medium Onion

1 large Bell pepper

4 clove Garlic

2 tbsp Cajun seasoning

1 ½ cup Heavy cream

½ cup Chicken broth

½ cup Parmesan cheese

½ tsp Salt

¼ tsp Black pepper

2 tbsp Parsley

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9
Stir in fresh parsley. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste if needed.
1
Cook fettuccine pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
2
Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4
Chop onion and bell pepper. Mince garlic.
5
Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the same skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
7 min
6
Stir in Cajun seasoning. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
7
Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet.
8
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce and chicken. Toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.

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