Description
Indulge in the creamy richness of Louisiana Chicken Pasta, inspired by the Cheesecake Factory’s beloved dish. This flavorful recipe combines tender chicken with vibrant bell peppers and a spicy Cajun cream sauce that will transport your taste buds straight to the bayou. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this dish guarantees smiles and compliments around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mix of red and green), sliced
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice bell peppers.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and season with Cajun seasoning. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add Veggies: Stir in sliced bell peppers and minced garlic; cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Cook Pasta: Meanwhile, boil fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Make Sauce: Lower heat and add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring continuously for about 2-3 minutes until well combined.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the creamy sauce until well-coated, serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg