Cajun Chicken Fettuccine

Cajun Chicken Fettuccine is packed with flavor and punch of heat! Enjoy with a glass of white wine and chilled salad for a complete meal!

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Cajun Chicken Fettuccine

Cajun Chicken Fettuccine

Prep Time: About 5 mins

Cook Time: About 20 mins

Total Time: 25-30 mins

Yield: 4-6 servings

What You'll Need:

• Large high edge sauté or cast iron pan

• 12-14 oz prepared fettuccine

• 1 lb thin sliced chicken breast cutlets

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 4 large garlic cloves, minced (about 3 Tbsp)

• 1/4 c canned petite diced tomatoes w/ juices

• 4 oz cream cheese, (room temp recommended)

• 2 Tbsp heavy cream

• 1/4 c white wine

• 1 cup chicken stock (hot, but not boiling)

• 3 Tbsp butter

• 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning, divided

• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

• 1/4 tsp dried oregano

• 1/4 tsp dried parsley

• 1/2 c shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese

• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced

• 1/2 orange bell pepper, sliced

• 1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced

• kosher salt, a few pinches

• pepper, a few pinches
  

How to Prepare :

1. Add olive oil to pan over medium heat.

2. Season chicken breast cutlets w/ 1/4 tsp cajun seasoning on each side. Sear chicken breast cutlets in batches, about 1-2 mins/side until cooked through, then set aside on cutting board to cool.

3. Add sliced onions and bell peppers to same pan, with a Tbsp butter, then season w/ a pinch of kosher salt and pepper. Saute about 2 minutes, then move to plate and set aside.

4. Add tomatoes, garlic, white wine, another Tbsp butter, and stir for a minute, then add in cayenne pepper, dried oregano, and parsley. Stir to combine.

5. Add cream cheese to pan, and use a tong to swirl around the pan until it forms a creamy consistency and is mostly melted.

6. Using a whisk, reduce heat to low, and slowly add in hot chicken stock (you can heat stock in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minute or in a small saucepan on cooktop) while whisking. Your liquid might slightly "curdle" if your chicken stock is cold, but this is temporary, as heat will combine all ingredients into a creamy mixture. Increase heat back to medium low, and whisk until sauce is creamy.

7. Season w/ a pinch of kosher salt and pepper, then add in heavy cream and whisk.

8. Add in shredded mozzarella and whisk to combine, then give sauce a taste and adjust for seasoning as necessary. It should taste balanced w/ a little heat!

9. Cut your chicken into thin slices, then add chicken and pepper/onion mixture along w/ all accumulated juices to sauce and mix to combine. Let everything simmer a few minutes to reheat chicken and veggies, and soak in sauce.

10. Combine chicken/veggie/sauce mixture w/ prepared fettuccine, and top w/ more mozzarella and a pinch of minced parsley. Enjoy w/ your favorite white wine and a chilled caesar salad if preferred!

Cajun Chicken Fettuccine

This Cajun Chicken Fettuccine recipe is loved by all! The heat, herbs and garlic make this meal a savory treat, and the fact that it's done in less than thirty minutes make this meal a go-to for week night dinners! Great as leftovers for lunch at work the next day, too! This one's a keeper, I promise!

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