Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Bold, Flavor-Packed Dinner Recipe
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a spicy Cajun cream sauce tossed with pasta. This bold and indulgent dinner is perfect for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
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 the 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)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken – Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Cook until golden brown, then slice.
- Cook the Pasta – Boil pasta until al dente, then drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Make the Cajun Cream Sauce – Sauté garlic in butter, add Cajun seasoning, paprika, cream, broth, and Parmesan. Cook until thickened.
- Combine the Pasta, Chicken, and Sauce – Toss pasta in sauce, add chicken, and garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding sautéed vegetables or shrimp for variety.
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning and cayenne to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
