Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a bold, comforting dish with tender spiced chicken, rich cream sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. A restaurant-quality meal you can make at home in under 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Slice chicken into strips and toss with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning.
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
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Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side. Remove.
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In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers for 3–4 minutes.
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Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Pour in cream and broth. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Stir in Parmesan and remaining Cajun seasoning. Simmer until slightly thickened.
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Add chicken and pasta to sauce. Toss to coat, adding pasta water if needed.
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Season to taste. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.