Best Cajun Chicken Fettuccine Recipes

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CAJUN CHICKEN FETTUCCINE



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For this quick-mix casserole, I combine two pasta sauces and add Cajun seasoning for kick. You could even try adding mushrooms or frozen peas. -Rebecca Reece, Henderson, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender. Add the chicken, Cajun seasoning and garlic; heat through. Transfer to a large bowl. Drain fettuccine; add to chicken mixture. Stir in Alfredo and spaghetti sauces. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 898mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE FETTUCCINE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces hot Italian or sweet sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 small red and/or green bell peppers, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic
3/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
8 ounces fettuccine, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • Cook sausage in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until cooked. Remove sausage to paper-towel-lined plate.
  • Season chicken, if desired, with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in same skillet, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Stir red peppers and onion into same skillet* and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic and cook, 30 seconds. Stir in broth and Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise. Bring just to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 minute. Stir in fettuccine, chicken and sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute or until heated through. Season, if desired, with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.

CAJUN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN & SHRIMP



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This is one of my favorite meals. This recipe can also be made with shrimp only, chicken only, smoked sausage or any combination of meats your prefer.

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Seafood

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (12 oz) pkg fettucine pasta
2 c boneless skinless chicken breast, grilled and sliced. (i use frozen tyson grilled chicken or you can make your own)
1/2 lb andouille sausage (or to lighten up, use turkey smoked sausage or omit)
1 lb medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 1/2 c half & half (i use fat free)
1/3 c all purpose flour
1 c tomato sauce
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded & diced
4 clove garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
4 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 Tbsp butter
1 c fresh shredded parmesan cheese
cajun seasoning to taste (i use about 2 tbsp.)
salt & pepper to taste
1/4 c fresh basil leaves (optional)
1/4 c chopped, fresh parsley
1/4 c freshly grated parmesan
1/4 c fresh, diced tomatoes.

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse, drain and set aside.
  • 2. Melt 1 T. butter in a large, deep skillet. Add sausage, mushrooms, onions and peppers. Saute until tender and sausage is browned. Add minced garlic and saute thirty seconds more. Remove from pan. Set aside.
  • 3. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over shrimp. Melt remaining butter into pan and add shrimp to the pan. Saute over medium high heat until shrimp are pink and fully cooked. Set shrimp aside.
  • 4. Mix half & half with flour using a fork until smooth and no lumps. Add half & half mixture, parmesan cheese and tomato sauce to the pan. Stir until nicely thickened sauce. Add salt, pepper and cajun seasoning to taste.
  • 5. Add pasta, veggies, sausage & veggies, shrimp and chicken to the pan. Toss gently with sauce until thoroughly combined.
  • 6. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 7. Spoon into a pasta bowl, top with fresh basil leaves, diced tomato and fresh chopped parsley. Sprinkle with a bit more fresh parmesan if desired.

CAJUN CHICKEN FETTUCCINE



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Colorful veggies and traditional Cajun seasonings combine with rotisserie chicken to quickly create this spicy Chicken Helper® dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups water
1 box Chicken Helper™ fettuccine Alfredo
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, cut into thin strips
1 medium green or red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
3/4 cup tomato pasta sauce
3 cups cubed deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 3 cups water to boiling. Stir in pasta (from Chicken Helper box). Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Drain; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt margarine over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion and bell pepper; cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from skillet.
  • In same skillet, mix milk, sauce mix (from Chicken Helper box), Italian seasoning, paprika and ground red pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat. Cook uncovered 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato pasta sauce, vegetables and chicken. Cook uncovered about 3 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1030 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CAJUN CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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This recipe is versatile, it can have a little kick, or a lot of kick! My family loves it and is requested often!!

Provided by Chef Nichol

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons minced garlic
tony creole seasoning, to taste (as much as you like. You can use any creole seasoning, but I prefer Tony's!)
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
16 ounces fettuccine pasta

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken into bite size chunks and fry with the garlic.
  • When chicken is done, add the cream and stir just until bubbly.
  • Then add the Tony's seasoning and the parmesean cheese and cook until bubbling, but dont let it curdle.
  • Make fettucine according to package and mix all together when done!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1306.5, Fat 84.5, SaturatedFat 50.5, Cholesterol 442.9, Sodium 940.4, Carbohydrate 72.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 63.7

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE, CAJUN STYLE



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This recipe came out of the Oregonian from Portland, Oregon by Hall Street Bar & Grill in Beaverton. When I made this I left out the cayenne pepper in both places. It was too spicy for me.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, left whole
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon thyme
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon basil
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 cups tomato sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon basil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup butter
1 lb fettuccine pasta, uncooked
parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • To Prepare Sauce:.
  • Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and whole garlic cloves and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Remove whole garlic and stir in minced garlic, thyme, cayenne pepper, white pepper,.
  • black pepper, and basil.
  • Continue cooking until onions are dark brown but not burned, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken stock, Worcestershire, and Tabasco sauces. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce and bring mixture to low boil.
  • Stir in sugar and green onions. Simmer for 1 hour.
  • Sauce can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use.
  • To prepare Chicken Seasoning Mix:.
  • Thoroughly combine the kosher salt, white pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, cumin, and basil.
  • To Finish:.
  • Toss seasoning mix with chicken cubes until cubes are evenly coated. In medium saucepan, melt 1/2 C butter. Saute chicken over medium heat until done, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat sauce and prepare fettuccine according to package directions.
  • Drain cooked pasta. Stir chicken into sauce and continue heating until hot.
  • Toss with cooked fettuccine. Serve immediately. Sprinkle each serving with grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 875.2, Fat 44.8, SaturatedFat 25.5, Cholesterol 257.2, Sodium 1859.4, Carbohydrate 78.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 10.3, Protein 41.4

V8 CAJUN CHICKEN FETTUCCINE



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Another fantastic recipe from V8!! So tasty and so easy to make - For one of those nights when you really don't have the time to cook a big meal, this is it -

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups v 8 juice (regular or low-sodium)
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless (about 1 lb)
1 large green pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
4 cups hot cooked fettuccine, cooked withut salt (regular or spinach)

Steps:

  • Stir the flourm vegetable juice, and Cajun seasoning in a medium boewl. Set aside.
  • Heat half the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until it's well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining oil. Add the pepper and onion and cook until they are tender-crisp.
  • Add the flour mixtue to the skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until the mixture boils and thickens. Return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve with fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 55.8, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 23.4

CAJUN CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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Got this from Sparkpeople.com. Weight Watchers Points: 9

Provided by Krystal McDow @kmcdow

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound(s) fettuccine pasta
1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
2 cup(s) cubed cooked chicken
4 teaspoon(s) cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic
17 ounce(s) jar alfredo sauce
1/2 cup(s) spaghetti sauce
8 ounce(s) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta. In a large skillet, saute onion and pepper in oil until tender. Add chicken, Cajun seasoning ang garlic; heat through. Transfer to a large bowl. Drain pasta; add to chicken mix. Stir in Alfredo and spaghetti sauce.
  • Transfer to a greased 13x9 baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and bake at 375 for 15 min, uncover and bake for 10-15 min longer.

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