Cajun Chicken Pasta

About This Recipe

A vibrant Louisiana classic combining Cajun spices with tender chicken and a rich cream sauce. The blackened chicken adds smoky depth while the trinity of peppers and onions brings authentic flavor.

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 400 gfettuccine pasta
• 2 breastschicken(sliced)
• 2 tbspcajun seasoning
• 1 cupheavy cream
• 1 mediumbell pepper(sliced)
• 1 mediumonion(diced)
• 2 clovesgarlic(minced)
• 2 tbspbutter
• ½ cupchicken broth

Instructions

1. 1

   Season and sear chicken

   Coat chicken with cajun seasoning. Sear in butter until blackened, about 4 minutes per side. Set aside.

2. 2

   Cook pasta

   Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Make sauce

   In the same pan, sauté peppers, onion and garlic until soft. Add cream and broth. Simmer 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Combine

   Slice chicken, add back to sauce with pasta. Toss and serve hot.

Variations

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  Add shrimp instead of chicken for Cajun Shrimp Pasta.

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  Use andouille sausage for a smokier version.

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  Substitute cream with coconut milk for a lighter version.

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  Add diced tomatoes for brightness.

Storage

Keep in airtight container for up to 3 days.

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