Cajun Chicken Fettuccine
Servings: 6 servings
Discover the flavors of this spicy and flavorful Cajun Chicken Fettuccine recipe, a dish that is sure to leave your taste buds craving for more. It features fettuccine pasta, boneless chicken, and is served with a deliciously creamy and spicy pasta sauce made with Dei Fratelli Petite Diced Tomatoes with Onion, Celery, and Peppers. Trust us, this dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a romantic date night and is sure to leave everyone wanting more
Ingredients:
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can Dei Fratelli Petite Diced Tomatoes with Onion, Celery, and Peppers, drained
- 16 oz. Fettuccine Pasta
- 16 oz. Boneless Chicken Breast
- 3 Tbsp. Cajun Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 Tbsp. Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 White Onion, diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
- 12 oz. Heavy Cream
- 4 oz. Parmesan Cheese, shredded
- Parsley, to taste
Instructions:
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook your fettuccine pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the water used to boil your pasta. Drain the rest of your pasta and set it aside to cool.
- If you prefer a lighter dinner, cut your chicken breasts to your desired thickness.
- Put 3 Tbsp. of Cajun seasoning in a bowl. Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and coat them in the Cajun seasoning by putting the chicken into the seasoning bowl. You can add more seasoning to the bowl if you prefer a spicier chicken.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear both sides.
- Once all sides of the chicken are seared, lower the heat to medium.
- Add butter and garlic to the same pan as your chicken and allow to cook for 1 minute.
- Add Dei Fratelli Petite Diced Tomatoes with Onion, Celery, and Peppers and sauté for 2 more minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and add the shredded parmesan cheese. Bring the entire mixture to a simmer.
- Once the sauce is simmering, add your cooked pasta to the pan and mix well. Garnish with fresh parsley and more parmesan cheese.
Chef's Tip:
From spirals to bow ties, try a variety of pasta shapes to make this recipe unique to your family!
