Description
Spice up your weeknight routine with this Five-Ingredient Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta—a quick dinner recipe that packs bold flavor into every creamy bite. This easy dinner idea pairs smoky Cajun chicken with silky fettuccine and a rich Parmesan cream sauce, making it an irresistible family favorite. Whether you’re after a comforting weeknight dinner or searching for new pasta dinner ideas, this dish is your go-to for fast, fuss-free, flavorful food ideas. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for quick meal planning, last-minute hosting, or reheating for tomorrow’s lunch. You’ll fall in love with how easy and indulgent this meal is.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts
8 oz fettuccine pasta
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning. Sear in a skillet over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and rest.
2. Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain pasta.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to low. Add heavy cream and stir. Add Parmesan and mix until sauce is smooth and thickened.
4. Slice the cooked chicken. Add pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water into the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat.
5. Top with sliced chicken and additional Parmesan. Garnish with parsley or black pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
Add reserved pasta water gradually to adjust the sauce thickness to your liking.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg