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Savory Cajun Chicken Fettuccine

Savory Cajun Chicken Fettuccine
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Savory Cajun Chicken Fettuccine is a creamy, flavorful dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into a culinary delight. This recipe features tender chicken strips seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce that clings perfectly to fettuccine pasta. It’s not only quick to prepare—taking just 25-30 minutes—but also incredibly versatile, allowing it to pair beautifully with various sides like fresh salads or warm garlic bread. Whether you’re cooking for family or hosting friends, this dish promises to impress everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken in olive oil until golden brown (5-6 minutes). Remove from skillet.
  2. In the same skillet, add chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up bits from the bottom. Simmer until slightly thickened (2-3 minutes). Return chicken to skillet.
  3. Cook fettuccine in a separate pot according to package instructions; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  4. Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Add reserved pasta water and Parmesan; stir until thickened.
  5. Toss cooked fettuccine and Cajun chicken in the sauce until well combined.

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