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Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

A quick and spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta that can be ready in 25 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 6 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. fettuccine
  • 3 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. salted butter, divided
  • 1 piece green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 1 piece red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  • ½ red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 4 pieces roma tomatoes, diced
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Cayenne pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley, to serve

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain when pasta is still al dente; do not overcook!
  • Sprinkle 1 ½ teaspoons of the Cajun seasoning over the chicken pieces. Toss to coat.
  • In a heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1 tablespoon butter over high heat. Add half of the chicken in a single layer; do not stir. Allow the chicken to brown on one side, about 1 minute. Flip to the other side and cook for an additional minute. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken to a clean plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Remove the chicken, leaving the pan on high heat.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan. When heated, add the peppers, onion, and garlic. Sprinkle on the remaining 1 ½ teaspoons of Cajun seasoning, and season with salt, if needed. Cook over high heat for 1 minute, stirring gently and trying to get the vegetables as dark/black as possible. Add the tomatoes and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove all of the vegetables from the pan.
  • With the pan over high heat, pour in the wine and chicken broth. Cook on high for 3 to 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the cream, stirring/whisking constantly. Cook the sauce over medium-low heat until the cream starts to thicken the mixture, a few minutes. Taste and add black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt to taste. The sauce should be spicy!
  • Finally, add the chicken and vegetables to the sauce, making sure to include all the juices that have drained onto the plate. Stir and cook until the mixture is bubbly and hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the drained pasta and toss to combine.
  • Top with chopped fresh parsley and chow down!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cajun Chicken Pasta, chicken, comfort food, pasta, Quick Dinner, spicy
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