Creamy Cajun Chicken | 30 minute meal

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and dairy-free.

Season chicken breasts with cajun seasoning on both sides.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side.

Remove chicken from the skillet and let rest.

In the same skillet, add butter and melt over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, mixing well.

Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.

Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet, coating with the sauce.

Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and add to the skillet.

Toss pasta with the creamy sauce and chicken until well combined.

Garnish with chopped parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

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