Description
Looking for the best creamy Cajun chicken pasta ideas? This recipe is quick, easy, and full of spicy flavor perfect for healthy weeknight dinners! Whether you’re craving a bold comfort food dish or need a simple chicken pasta meal, this recipe is one of the best spicy dinner ideas!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun spice, salt, and pepper.
- Sear chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté bell peppers and garlic in same skillet.
- Add cream and simmer, then stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Slice chicken and return to sauce to heat through.
- Toss pasta into sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use shrimp instead of chicken for a seafood twist.
- Add cayenne or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Swap cream with half-and-half to lighten it up.
- Reheat gently with a splash of cream for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg