Description
Indulge in a rich and flavorful Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta dish that combines tender chicken in a Cajun spice blend with creamy sauce and fettuccine pasta.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta:
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- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté in olive oil until cooked through. Slice and set aside.
- Cook Pasta: Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter, sauté garlic, pour in cream, broth, Parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg