Cajun Chicken Fettuccini Recipe

Name: Cajun Chicken Fettuccini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package fettuccine (tomato-basil preferred); 4 skinned and boneless chicken breast halves; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning; ½ teaspoon cracked pepper; 1 cup water; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 lb broccoli, cut into flowerets; ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 ½ tablespoons water; 2 cups half-and-half; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ⅓ cup refrigerated shredded parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 (10 ounce) package fettuccine (tomato-basil preferred)
4 skinned and boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon cracked pepper
1 cup water
½ teaspoon salt
1 lb broccoli, cut into flowerets
¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 ½ tablespoons water
2 cups half-and-half
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅓ cup refrigerated shredded parmesan cheese

1
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
2
Sprinkle chicken with Cajun seasoning and cracked pepper; place in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch pan.
3
Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes or until done; cool slightly.
4
Cut chicken crosswise into thin strips.
5
Combine 1 cup water and salt in a large skillet; bring to a boil.
6
Add broccoli; cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
7
Drain.
8
Melt butter in skillet; add garlic, and saute until tender.
9
Set aside 1 cup broccoli; add remaining broccoli to skillet, and cook 2 minutes.
10
Combine cornstarch and 1 1/2 tablespoons water in a bowl, stirring until smooth; stir in half-and-half.
11
Gradually add to broccoli mixture.
12
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
13
Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
14
Stir in salt, peppers, and cheese.
15
Spoon over pasta, and top with remaining 1 cup broccoli and chicken.
16
Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 ounce) package fettuccine (tomato-basil preferred), 4 skinned and boneless chicken breast halves, 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon cracked pepper, and more.

Yes, Cajun Chicken Fettuccini falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Chicken Fettuccini

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