Description
Discover how to make a delicious Cajun Chicken Pasta with this easy recipe. Learn the secrets to creating a flavorful and satisfying meal at home.
Ingredients
- 454 g fettuccine (1 lb.)
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp (15 ml). Cajun seasoning, divided
- 2 tbsp. (30 ml) olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp. (28 g) vegetable oil, divided
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1/2 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- 4 roma tomatoes, diced
- 120 ml beef broth (1/2 c.)
- 480 ml low-sodium chicken broth (2 c.)
- 240 ml heavy cream (1 c.)
- Black pepper, to taste
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, to serve
Instructions
- Boil the fettuccine as per the package instructions, ensuring it’s firm to the bite; avoid overcooking.
- Coat the chicken pieces with 1 1/2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning by tossing them until evenly covered.
- In a sturdy pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil on high. Place half the chicken pieces in a single layer without stirring. Let them sear on one side until browned, roughly 1 minute. Flip to brown the other side for another minute. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a clean dish. Repeat this process with the remaining chicken, keeping the pan on high heat.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Once hot, add the sliced peppers, onion, and minced garlic. Sprinkle with the rest of the Cajun seasoning and add salt if needed. Stir gently over high heat for 1 minute, aiming for a charred appearance on the veggies. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove all the vegetables from the skillet.
- With the skillet still on high heat, pour in the beef broth and chicken broth. Let it boil for 3 to 5 minutes, scraping the bottom to deglaze. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream, stirring continuously. Cook until the cream thickens the sauce slightly. Adjust the seasoning with black pepper, cayenne, and salt to your taste; the sauce should have a kick!
- Return the chicken and vegetables to the sauce, including any juices collected on the plate. Stir and heat until everything is hot and bubbly, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and toss to blend everything together.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley and enjoy your meal!
