Fettuccine With Chicken, Cajun Style Recipe

Name: Fettuccine With Chicken, Cajun Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces chicken tenderloins, 1-inch cubes; 1 ½ tablespoons butter; 12 ounces fettuccine pasta, cooked; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon green onion, 2X1/16-inch Slices; ⅔ cup kosher salt; 2 tablespoons white pepper; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 4 ½ teaspoons cayenne; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon cumin; 4 ½ teaspoons dried basil; 1 cup butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne; 1 ½ teaspoons white pepper; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons thyme; ¼ teaspoon basil; 3 cups chicken stock; 5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce; 5 ¼ cups tomato sauce; 4 tablespoons sugar; ½ cup green onion, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, minced; 1 carrot, minced

Servings: persons

4 ounces chicken tenderloins, 1-inch cubes
1 ½ tablespoons butter
12 ounces fettuccine pasta, cooked
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon green onion, 2X1/16-inch Slices
⅔ cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons white pepper
2 tablespoons garlic powder
4 ½ teaspoons cayenne
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cumin
4 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 cup butter
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne
1 ½ teaspoons white pepper
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons thyme
¼ teaspoon basil
3 cups chicken stock
5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
5 ¼ cups tomato sauce
4 tablespoons sugar
½ cup green onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, minced
1 carrot, minced

1
Make Cajun Seasoning and Cajun Sauce.
2
Set aside.
3
Rub chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning.
4
Heat butter in a saute pan over medium heat.
5
Add seasoned chicken and saute until just done and browned on the exterior.
6
Add pasta and sauce.
7
Toss ingredients to coat and cook for a couple of minutes or until sauce clings to pasta.
8
Transfer to serving plate and sprinkle top with shredded parmesan cheese, green onion (soak in ice water to curl) and confetti mix.
9
Cajun Seasoning Mix.
10
Combine and blend all ingredients.
11
Store at room temperature.
12
Cajun Sauce.
13
Melt butter in a heavy gauge stock pot or saucepan over medium heat.
14
Add onions and garlic; saute for 5 minutes.
15
Add peppers, thyme and basil; continue to saute until onions are brown and caramelized but not burned, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
16
Add chicken broth, worcestershire and tabasco.
17
Bring to a fast simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
18
Add tomato sauce and bring back to a simmer.
19
Add sugar and green onion.
20
Simmer for an hour.
21
Cool and store in refrigerator until needed.
22
Confetti Mix.
23
Equal parts red bell pepper and carrots cut into 1/16-inch dice.

1487

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces chicken tenderloins, 1-inch cubes, 1 ½ tablespoons butter, 12 ounces fettuccine pasta, cooked, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded, and more.

Yes, Fettuccine With Chicken, Cajun Style falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

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Fettuccine With Chicken, Cajun Style

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Variations & substitutions

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