Description
A spicy and creamy pasta dish featuring chicken, jalapeños, and Cajun seasoning for a bold flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340g) pasta (fettuccine, penne, or any pasta of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 3–4 fresh jalapeños, sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes.
- Add sliced jalapeños and minced garlic. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapeños for desired spiciness.
- Reserve some pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
- Use gluten-free pasta for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: rattlesnake pasta, spicy pasta, Cajun pasta, creamy chicken pasta