Creamy Cajun Chicken Recipe
Cajun spiced chicken breast with fettuccine, mushrooms and broccoli florets tossed in a parmesan cream sauce.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Chicken and Pasta
Vegetables
Cream Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Fettuccine
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the broccoli florets and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is tender. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
Prepare the Chicken
Sprinkle Cajun seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice golden crust. Remove from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Making the Cream Sauce
- 5
Create the Sauce
In the same skillet used to cook the chicken, add the heavy cream, stirring to combine with the remaining oil and juices. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 6
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Mix Everything Together
Add the cooked fettuccine, sautéed vegetables, and sliced chicken into the sauce. Toss everything to coat in the creamy sauce.
- 8
Serve
Plate the creamy Cajun chicken fettuccine and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!