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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Melissa Griffiths
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!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 850 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces fettuccine (cooked and drained)
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 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!

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

Serving: 1 of 4 servingsCalories: 850kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 60gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 309mgSodium: 349mgPotassium: 1221mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4330IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 3mg
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