Ingredients
Method
Cooking the Chicken
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Once the oil is hot, place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside to rest.
Making the Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing it to thicken.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until fully melted and smooth.
Combining Pasta and Chicken
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package directions, then drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Slice the rested chicken breasts into thin strips.
- Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet with the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice, then add sliced chicken on top.
- Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
Notes
To enhance flavor, marinate chicken with spices for at least 30 minutes. For more spice, increase Cajun seasoning or add cayenne pepper. For a lighter dish, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use whole wheat pasta.
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