Five-Ingredient Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta in 30 Minutes Easy and Delicious
A quick and flavorful pasta dish that combines creamy sauce with Cajun spices and tender chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chicken over medium heat until no longer pink; slice into strips.
- Add Cajun seasoning to the skillet and stir to coat the chicken.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer; reduce heat.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish is versatile; add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor.
- You can adjust the spice level by using more or less Cajun seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
Keywords: Five-Ingredient, Creamy, Cajun, Chicken, Pasta, 30 Minutes, Easy, Delicious