Description
Cajun Chicken Pasta is a spectacular dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into culinary celebrations. This creamy pasta recipe features tender chicken tossed with bold Cajun spices, creating a delightful balance of rich flavors and comforting textures. Perfect for family meals or entertaining guests, each bite is an explosion of taste that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, this dish is both accessible and impressive.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces uncooked fettuccine noodles
- 1 pound chicken breast (diced)
- 2–3 tablespoons creole seasoning blend
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 shallots (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- ⅔ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Fettuccine: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the Chicken: Pat the diced chicken dry and sprinkle with 1½ tablespoons of creole seasoning, ensuring even coverage.
- Sauté Shallots and Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add shallots and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the seasoned chicken, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Stir in garlic for the last minute to prevent burning.
- Create the Sauce: Remove the chicken and shallots from the skillet, then add chicken broth to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits. Lower heat, stir in heavy cream, and simmer until reduced by half.
- Combine Everything: Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Return the chicken mixture to the skillet along with cooked fettuccine, tossing until well coated with sauce. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg