Creamy Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta
Enjoy Creamy Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta that’s rich and flavorful! Perfect for weeknight dinners—give this recipe a try today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sear the seasoned chicken for about 5–7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer before adding the heavy cream; stir continuously as it thickens.
- Incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, followed by the drained fettuccine, tossing everything together gently.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg