Go Back
–+ servings
u9124544528 clickworthy 8k resolution no blur. A decadent clo 4904ad7e 7f66 4240 86b2 4a0062a07696 3 (1)

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Aaron
A bold and spicy pasta dish featuring blackened chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a rich Cajun cream sauce.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 680 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
  • 8 oz linguine or fettuccine
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 onion onion, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain.
  • Toss chicken strips in Cajun seasoning. Sear in a hot skillet until blackened and cooked. Remove.
  • Sauté peppers and onions in the same pan until soft.
  • Add heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Return chicken and pasta to the pan. Toss to combine.

Notes

Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to control the heat level. Watch the salt content if using store-bought blends.

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 36gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword blackened chicken pasta, Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, spicy chicken pasta
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!