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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This creamy Cajun chicken pasta delivers bold, smoky spice balanced with a velvety sauce — all in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or preferred shape)
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • large pot for boiling pasta
  • large skillet for cooking chicken and sauce
  • cutting board to slice chicken and vegetables
  • chef's knife
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • mixing spoon or tongs to toss pasta
  • colander to drain pasta

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice into strips.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic and bell peppers until tender and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer over medium heat until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce. Toss well to combine, adding pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 36gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 980IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

Swap heavy cream for Greek yogurt or half-and-half for a lighter version. Add roasted vegetables for seasonal flair. Adjust Cajun spice levels to taste and don't skip the pasta water—it makes the sauce cling better!

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