Description
A delicious and creamy Cajun chicken fettuccine pasta dish that’s packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2/3 cup tomatoes (diced)
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1–2 tablespoons cajun seasoning (to taste)
- 1½ cups Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a pot of salted water, boiling until al dente according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, filet each chicken breast into 2 even pieces. Heat a large saucepan over medium high heat and add the olive oil. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden. Flip to the other side, place a lid on the pan, and continue to cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing into strips. Do not clean the pan!
- In the same large saucepan over medium heat, add the diced tomatoes and minced garlic. Stir and sauté until the garlic is translucent. Add the cream, chicken broth, and cajun seasoning to the pan and use a wooden spoon to stir all the bits from the bottom of the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then continue to boil while stirring for 1 minute.
- After 1 minute, add the grated Parmesan cheese, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer while stirring for about 5 minutes so that the cheese can melt and the sauce can reduce slightly.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and toss with the cooked fettuccine pasta. Add the sliced chicken and toss again. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be made a little spicier by adding extra cajun seasoning if desired.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy cream alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg