Creamy Cajun Chicken Fettuccine with Peppers & Onions

 

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories per Serving: ~670 kcal

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)

Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Pasta & Sauce:

300g (10.5 oz) fettuccine pasta

2 tbsp butter

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 small red onion, sliced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1 cup heavy cream

¾ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, cook fettuccine until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain, set aside.

Cook Chicken: Rub chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in skillet, sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (74°C / 165°F). Rest 2 minutes, then slice.

Cook Veggies: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic, onion, and bell peppers. Sauté 4–5 minutes until softened.

Make Cream Sauce: Stir in heavy cream, simmer 3 minutes. Add Parmesan, whisk until smooth and creamy.

Combine: Toss fettuccine into sauce and vegetables. Stir to coat well.

Serve: Plate pasta, top with sliced Cajun chicken, sprinkle parsley, and serve hot.

Notes & Variations:

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Swap Parmesan for Pecorino for a sharper bite.

Use shrimp instead of chicken for a Cajun seafood version.