🌶️ Creamy Cajun Chicken Fettuccine with Peppers & Onions 🍝🍗
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: ~670 kcal
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
🍗 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
🌶️ 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
🧂 Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Pasta & Sauce:
🍝 300g (10.5 oz) fettuccine pasta
🧈 2 tbsp butter
🧄 3 garlic cloves, minced
🧅 1 small red onion, sliced
🫑 1 red bell pepper, sliced
🫑 1 green bell pepper, sliced
🥛 1 cup heavy cream
🧀 ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
🌿 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
👨🍳 Instructions:
Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, cook fettuccine until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain, set aside.
Cook Chicken: Rub chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in skillet, sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (74°C / 165°F). Rest 2 minutes, then slice.
Cook Veggies: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic, onion, and bell peppers. Sauté 4–5 minutes until softened.
Make Cream Sauce: Stir in heavy cream, simmer 3 minutes. Add Parmesan, whisk until smooth and creamy.
Combine: Toss fettuccine into sauce and vegetables. Stir to coat well.
Serve: Plate pasta, top with sliced Cajun chicken, sprinkle parsley, and serve hot.
💡 Notes & Variations:
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Swap Parmesan for Pecorino for a sharper bite.
Use shrimp instead of chicken for a Cajun seafood version.