Description
Louisiana Chicken Pasta is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the taste of New Orleans right to your dinner table. With tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a rich creamy sauce tossed with fettuccine, this recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to whip up on busy weeknights, it’s sure to impress your loved ones and have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and diced bell peppers; sauté until fragrant and tender (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream, add Cajun seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese; simmer gently until the sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing well to coat with the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg