Description
Louisiana Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish inspired by the Cheesecake Factory. This delightful recipe features tender chicken and vibrant vegetables tossed with al dente fettuccine in a zesty sauce, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that transports you straight to New Orleans. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of colors)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping chicken and dicing vegetables.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water and drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken seasoned with Cajun spice until golden brown. Add onions and bell peppers until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic until fragrant. Gradually add cream cheese and chicken broth while stirring until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and Parmesan, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg