Savory Cajun Chicken Fettuccine
Savory Cajun Chicken Fettuccine is a delectable dish that combines tender chicken strips with a rich, creamy sauce and perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta. This recipe is infused with vibrant Cajun spices, bringing a delightful kick to your dinner table. Whether you’re hosting a special occasion or enjoying a weeknight meal with family, this one-pot wonder is both quick to make and impressive enough to satisfy any crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown (5-6 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Return chicken to coat in sauce.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; reserve pasta water before draining.
- In the skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes. Add reserved pasta water, season, and stir in Parmesan until thickened.
- Toss cooked fettuccine with sauce and chicken until well coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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