Description
Transport yourself to New Orleans with this Louisiana Chicken Pasta recipe! Featuring tender chicken, creamy fettuccine, and zesty Cajun spices, this dish is a comforting favorite that’s easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, every bite offers an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, mixed colors)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces; dice onion and bell peppers.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add Vegetables and Garlic: Stir in onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic; sauté for 3-5 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Create the Sauce Base: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Seasoning and Cheese: Stir in Cajun seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Cook Pasta Separately: Boil salted water; cook fettuccine according to package instructions, then drain while reserving some pasta water.
- Toss Everything Together: Combine drained pasta with the creamy chicken mixture in the skillet; add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg