5 from 4 votes
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
This mouthwatering Cajun Chicken Pasta combines a Louisiana-style seasoning with tender chicken and creamy pasta. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to explore the world of Cajun cuisine!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
850 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Fettuccine pasta cooked and drained
- 2 tablespoons butter salted
- 2 pounds chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh, minced
Instructions
- Cook your noodles according to package directions, drain them, and set them aside.
- Melt your butter in a medium pan or skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is completely melted, add the chicken and spices. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the bell peppers. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes to start softening the bell peppers.
- Once the bell peppers begin to soften, add the heavy cream and stir the mixture constantly until it begins to thicken.
- After the sauce has thickened, add the pasta and fold it in the sauce until it is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle your pasta with some freshly chopped parsley, serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
- You can store your leftover pasta in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. To reheat your leftovers, throw them in the microwave or throw them in a pan with some extra heavy cream until reheated.
- Any brand of cajun seasoning will work great with this recipe. If you have the spices on hand, I do recommend making your blend!
- If you wanna increase the vegetable content in the dish, you can throw in a diced onion, spinach, or peppers.
- If you want a thinner sauce, reserve a little bit of pasta water and mix it in.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 of 4 servings
Calories
850kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
60g
(120%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
309mg
(103%)
Sodium
349mg
(15%)
Potassium
1221mg
(26%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
4330IU
(87%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 850
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 of 4 servings | |
| Calories | 850kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 60g | 120% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 309mg | 103% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1221mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4330IU | 87% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.