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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a spicy Cajun kick.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Fettuccine
Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken breast sliced into strips
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken and season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  2. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Combine
  1. Add the cooked fettuccine and chicken back into the skillet. Toss to coat in the creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

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