Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)

Juicy chicken, spicy Cajun cream sauce, and pasta combine for a bold, comforting dinner favorite.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon black pepper

→ Pasta

09 - 300 grams fettuccine pasta

→ Cream Sauce

10 - 2 tablespoons butter
11 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 200 millilitres heavy cream
13 - 120 millilitres chicken broth
14 - 60 grams grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

# How to Prepare:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - While the oil heats, season both sides of the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Once oil is hot, place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
04 - Remove chicken from skillet and rest on a cutting board for several minutes.
05 - In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
06 - Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
07 - Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
08 - Bring sauce to a simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
09 - Add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
10 - While sauce simmers, cook fettuccine in boiling salted water per package instructions until al dente.
11 - Drain fettuccine, reserving 120 millilitres of pasta water.
12 - Slice rested chicken breasts into thin strips.
13 - Add drained fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the creamy sauce.
14 - If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually to reach desired consistency.
15 - Stir chopped parsley and lemon juice into the pasta, then top with sliced chicken.
16 - Toss everything together until heated through, then serve immediately garnished with extra parsley if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Allow the chicken to rest after cooking to ensure moist and tender slices.
02 - Increase Cajun seasoning or add cayenne pepper for additional heat.
03 - Use freshly grated Parmesan for a rich, smooth sauce.
04 - Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream to reduce richness.
05 - Incorporate bell peppers or spinach for added flavour and colour.

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