Description
A delightful dish combining the bold flavors of Cajun spices with creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, served over spaghetti and topped with succulent chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, and Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti with the sauce and chicken, tossing to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra heat, you can add more Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams