Description
This Irresistible Five-Ingredient Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is the perfect mix of comfort and kick. It’s a quick dinner idea loaded with flavor, and perfect for anyone craving an easy recipe that still feels special. Fettuccine tossed in a rich, spicy cream sauce and topped with juicy Cajun-spiced chicken—this healthy-ish food idea is your next weeknight favorite. Great for quick meals, comfort food nights, or easy dinner ideas that don’t skimp on flavor.
Ingredients
8 oz fettuccine pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with oil and sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
3. Boil the fettuccine in salted water until al dente, then drain and reserve some pasta water.
4. In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and scrape up the browned bits. Simmer, then stir in additional Cajun seasoning and Parmesan cheese.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
6. Slice the chicken and place on top of the pasta. Serve hot with extra Parmesan and optional parsley.
Notes
Always let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest sauce.
Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce feels too thick after mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: creamy cajun pasta, easy dinner, quick pasta, spicy chicken pasta, weeknight comfort food, five ingredient dinner, fettuccine cajun