Ingredients for Cajun Chicken Fettuccini
- Fettuccine
- Boneless Chicken Breast Halves
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Garlic Clove
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Half And Half
- Ground Red Pepper
- Ground Black Pepper
- Parmesan Cheese
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How to Make Cajun Chicken Fettuccini
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Season chicken breasts generously with Cajun seasoning and black pepper.
- Place chicken in a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Let chicken cool slightly, then cut crosswise into thin strips.
- While chicken bakes, bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a large skillet. Add broccoli florets, cover, and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
- Drain broccoli and set aside. Reserve 1 cup of cooked broccoli.
- Melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the remaining broccoli to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1 1/2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth.
- Stir in the half-and-half.
- Gradually whisk the cornstarch mixture into the broccoli skillet, stirring constantly.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in salt, cayenne pepper (if using), and cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add a little of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Spoon the pasta mixture into serving bowls. Top with the reserved 1 cup of broccoli and the cooked Cajun chicken strips.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
34 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
102g
Carbs
22g
