Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful, comforting dish with tender chicken, a spicy Cajun cream sauce, and pasta tossed together for a rich and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
12 oz penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti
Salt for pasta water
For the Sauce:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Optional Add-Ins:
Red pepper flakes
Fresh lemon juice
Sautéed vegetables
Shrimp
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
2. Heat skillet with olive oil and cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side.
3. Let chicken rest, then slice.
4. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve pasta water.
5. Melt butter in skillet; sauté garlic.
6. Add Cajun seasoning and paprika; stir.
7. Add cream and broth; simmer.
8. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
9. Add pasta to sauce; toss.
10. Add chicken; mix and garnish.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Use lemon juice for brightness.
Vegetables or shrimp make great variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 170mg