Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Creamy Cajun Pasta, a satisfying dish with a Cajun kick. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken or shrimp with a luscious cream sauce, tossed with pasta and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan and parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
Protein:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast or shrimp (sliced or peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare Protein: Season and cook chicken or shrimp until done; set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, add cream, broth, cheese, and paprika. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Toss pasta and protein in sauce. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or more Cajun seasoning.
- Variations: Try with sausage or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
