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Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

This easy Cajun Chicken Pasta features tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and creamy fettuccine, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 670

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 1 lb fettuccine
Chicken
  • 3 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Seasonings & Oils
  • 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning divided
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 Tbsp salted butter divided
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper
Vegetables
  • 1 piece green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 1 piece red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 4 pieces roma tomatoes, diced
Liquids
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and season with 1/2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning, cooking until browned and cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and butter, then add the bell peppers, red onion, garlic, and season with salt and black pepper; sauté until tender.
  6. Stir in the remaining Cajun seasoning, diced tomatoes, white wine, chicken broth, and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well, cooking until heated through.
  8. Serve the chicken mixture over the cooked fettuccine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 670kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 32gFat: 30g

Notes

Customize your Cajun Chicken Pasta by swapping fettuccine for penne or adding spinach for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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