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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Tender chicken and pasta tossed in a bold, creamy Cajun sauce with peppers and spices for a quick, flavorful dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breasts boneless skinless, sliced
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Sauce & Veggies
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 small red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 small green bell pepper sliced

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente and set aside.
  2. Season and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked.
  3. Sauté garlic and bell peppers with Cajun spices.
  4. Make the cream sauce by adding flour, broth, cream, and parmesan.
  5. Combine pasta and chicken with sauce and toss to coat.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Adjust spice level with crushed red pepper flakes according to preference.