Spicy Cajun Chicken Fettuccine
Spicy Cajun Chicken Fettuccine is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the zest of Cajun spices to your dinner table. This creamy pasta dish combines tender chicken with a rich garlic sauce, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the sliced chicken with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika until well coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with oil and sear the seasoned chicken for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
- Lower the heat and stir in Parmesan cheese along with a splash of broth or cream until creamy.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine into the skillet, ensuring it’s well coated with sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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