Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 white onion, sliced and quartered (1 cup); 1 garlic clove, pressed; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium tomatoes, chopped; 4 -6 mushrooms, sliced (1 1/4 cup); 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 12 ounces fettuccine; 2 teaspoons parsley, fresh is preferred

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 white onion, sliced and quartered (1 cup)
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 -6 mushrooms, sliced (1 1/4 cup)
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
12 ounces fettuccine
2 teaspoons parsley, fresh is preferred

1
Melt 2 tbs butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the bell peppers, onions and garlic in the butter for 8-10 minutes until softened slightly. If you like your veggies blackened in this type of dish, like I do, give them a couple more minutes until the edges start to turn black.
2
While the veggies are cooking, cut the chicken breast into bite size pieces.
3
Prepare a medium size pan over high heat with the olive oil. When the pan is hot, add the chicken and cook, stirring for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink.
4
When the vegetables are softened or blackened to your liking, add the chicken to the pan.
5
Add the tomatoes, mushrooms, chicken stock, 1/4 tsp salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, pepper and thyme and simmer for 10-12 minutes until thickened. If you like your sauce a little thicker, just add 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch to a couple tablespoons of the liquid from the saucepan. Stir until smooth, remove pan from heat and whisk in cornstarch/sauce mixture, then put back on the heat.
6
While the sauce is simmering, prepare fettucini according to package directions and serve sauce over plated noodles. Sprinkle a little parsley over each serving to complete.

435

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* 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.

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: 1/4 cup butter, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, 1/2 white onion, sliced and quartered (1 cup), and more.

Yes, Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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