Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a satisfying dish featuring juicy chicken breast and tender pasta coated in a rich and flavorful creamy cajun garlic sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Linguine Pasta:
- 8 oz linguine pasta
Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning:
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 to 2 Tbsp cajun seasoning, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2/3 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped, to serve
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil water, cook pasta until al dente, then drain and keep warm.
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with cajun seasoning, sear, cook, and slice thinly; keep warm.
- Make Sauce: Saute butter and garlic, add tomatoes, cream, cajun seasoning, and parmesan; simmer.
- Combine: Add chicken, pasta to sauce, toss until warmed through.
- Serve: Garnish with parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- Avoid using cast iron or copper pans for the sauce.
- Adjust cajun seasoning based on salt content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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