Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

🌶️ Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta 🍝🥛
Craving a pasta dish with a little kick? What if you could have juicy Cajun-spiced chicken in a creamy, cheesy sauce ready in under 30 minutes?

Ingredients:
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 🍗, cut into strips
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 🌶️
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 small onion, diced 🧅
• 1 bell pepper, sliced (red or yellow) 🫑
• 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine) 🍝
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream 🥛
• ½ cup chicken broth 🥣
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
• Salt and 🫙 pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish 🌱

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
2. Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic, onion, and bell pepper until soft and fragrant.
4. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, then add Parmesan and stir until creamy.
5. Add cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet. Toss until coated in sauce, adding a splash of pasta water if needed.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. 🌱

Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 480 per serving | Servings: 4

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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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• Author: Alessia Romano
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Diet: Gluten Free

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Description

Spicy, creamy, and full of flavor! 🌶️ Tender Cajun-seasoned chicken tossed with pasta in a rich, cheesy cream sauce, perfect for weeknight comfort food in just 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

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• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 🍗, cut into strips

• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 🌶️

• 1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒

• 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

• 1 small onion, diced 🧅

• 1 bell pepper, sliced (red or yellow) 🫑

• 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine) 🍝

• 1 ½ cups heavy cream 🥛

• ½ cup chicken broth 🥣

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀

• Salt and 🫙 pepper to taste

• Fresh parsley for garnish 🌱

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Instructions

• Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

• Toss chicken strips with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

• In the same skillet, sauté garlic, onion, and bell pepper until soft and fragrant.

• Add heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer 3–4 minutes, then stir in Parmesan until creamy.

• Return pasta and chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.

 

• Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley. 🌱

Notes

• Adjust Cajun seasoning for spice preference.

• Add spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.

• For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

 

• Works with shrimp instead of chicken for a seafood twist.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Category: Pasta
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Cajun / Italian Fusion

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 plate
• Calories: 480 kcal
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 740 mg
• Fat: 26 g
• Saturated Fat: 13 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 39 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Protein: 28 g
• Cholesterol: 95 mg

Keywords: creamy cajun chicken pasta, spicy pasta, weeknight comfort food