Description
This Cajun Chicken Pasta is a bold, creamy, and comforting dish that combines spicy Cajun flavors with juicy chicken and perfectly cooked pasta. Ideal for both entertaining and cozy dinners at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine (swap with whole wheat or gluten-free if preferred)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red or green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning, and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until tender. Add garlic and cook for another minute until aromatic.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, allowing everything to simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat. If needed, use a bit of the reserved pasta water to adjust sauce thickness.
- Top with chopped parsley, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra heat, toss in a pinch of cayenne or sliced jalapeños. You can also substitute the chicken with shrimp or sausage for a delicious variation. This recipe doubles easily and makes great leftovers!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: cajun chicken pasta, creamy cajun spaghetti, spicy pasta, weeknight dinner