Description
This creamy Cajun chicken fettuccine recipe features tender chicken breasts seasoned with bold Cajun spices, nestled in rich garlic mozzarella cheese sauce over al dente fettuccine. A perfect pasta dinner recipe for spice lovers craving comfort food with a twist.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
8 ounces fettuccine pasta
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and season with Cajun seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
5. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted.
6. Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen.
7. Return chicken to the skillet, stir to combine and heat through.
8. Top with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for a smoother sauce.
Avoid high heat to prevent cream from separating.
Add a splash of milk when reheating leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg