Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe You’ll Crave Daily
A spicy and creamy Southern-style pasta dish featuring blackened Cajun chicken, sautéed bell peppers, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce tossed with fettuccine. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (plus extra for serving)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Coat chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through and blackened. Slice and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté sliced bell peppers and garlic until just tender.
- Pour in heavy cream and Parmesan, stirring until the sauce is smooth and bubbly. Season with salt, pepper, and additional Cajun seasoning if desired. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, toss to coat, then top with sliced chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Use smoked paprika or cayenne for extra heat if needed.
- Swap fettuccine with penne or any pasta of your choice.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for more veggies.
- Great for meal prep—reheats well!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg