Ingredients
- Fettuccine or penne pasta
- Boneless chicken breast
- Green bell pepper
- Jalapeños
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, chop bell pepper and jalapeños, and mince garlic.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve some pasta water; then drain.
- Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add vegetables: Stir in garlic, bell peppers, and jalapeños; sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Create the sauce: Add heavy cream and Cajun seasoning; simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern / Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg