Description
Get ready to delight your taste buds with this Five-Ingredient Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta! Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken, a rich creamy sauce, and zesty Cajun seasoning for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, it requires just five simple ingredients and minimal prep time. You can easily customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins, making it a versatile addition to your dinner rotation. Serve it up as is or alongside a fresh salad or garlic bread for an even more satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced or cubed)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
- 8 ounces fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and cook the chicken seasoned with Cajun spice until no longer pink (6-8 minutes).
- Reduce heat and stir in cream and Parmesan; whisk until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, tossing to coat evenly. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg