Description
Bold Cajun BBQ Chicken Pasta is a vibrant dish that tantalizes your taste buds with smoky, spicy flavors. This creamy pasta, enriched with tender chicken and colorful bell peppers, makes for an unforgettable meal perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this recipe brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil. Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté the Veggies: In the same skillet, add diced bell peppers and garlic. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Create the Sauce: In the skillet with veggies, add heavy cream and BBQ sauce. Stir over low heat until well combined and simmer gently.
- Toss Everything Together: Slice chicken into strips and return it to the skillet along with drained pasta. Mix thoroughly to coat in sauce.
- Serve Up Your Masterpiece: Plate portions of Bold Cajun BBQ Chicken Pasta topped with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg