Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Louisiana Chicken Pasta, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and colorful bell peppers over al dente fettuccine. This easy-to-make recipe brings a taste of New Orleans right to your kitchen, perfect for family dinners or impressing guests. With its rich flavors and eye-catching presentation, it’s no wonder this dish quickly becomes a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), sliced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces and slicing bell peppers.
- Cook fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente, reserving some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Add garlic and bell peppers; cook until softened.
- Pour in heavy cream and add Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for creaminess.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (~400g)
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg