Description
Cajun Chicken Pasta is a creamy, spicy, and satisfying dish made with tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, onions, and fettuccine tossed in a bold Cajun cream sauce. It’s quick, comforting, and perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fettuccine
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, divided
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp salted butter, divided
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- ½ red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 4 roma tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup white wine
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Black pepper, to taste
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Toss chicken pieces with half of the Cajun seasoning.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over high heat. Sear half the chicken until browned, 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and repeat with remaining chicken.
- Add remaining oil and butter to the skillet. Sauté bell peppers, onion, and garlic with the rest of the Cajun seasoning for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes. Transfer veggies to the plate with chicken.
- Deglaze skillet with white wine and chicken broth. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until reduced.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne to taste.
- Return chicken and veggies to the pan. Stir well and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Add cooked fettuccine and toss until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use shrimp, sausage, or mushrooms for protein variations.
- Replace wine with more chicken broth if needed.
- Use coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Reheat with a splash of broth or cream to revive the sauce.
- Adjust cayenne and Cajun seasoning for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
