Description
A comforting and bold dish featuring tender chicken and fettuccine in a creamy Cajun sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 8 oz (225 g) fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
- 1 cup onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain and set pasta aside.
- While the pasta cooks, season the chicken strips with the Cajun seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken in a single layer; sear until golden and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken using the other tablespoon of oil.
- Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell pepper and onion. Sauté until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5–7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan until melted. If the sauce seems too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach a silky consistency.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and taste. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra Cajun seasoning if needed.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine into the sauce, coating the pasta thoroughly. Heat together for 1–2 minutes to marry the flavors.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using plain Greek yogurt in place of heavy cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 735
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 150mg