Cajun Chicken Spaghetti That Brings Heat and Comfort
This bold and creamy Cajun chicken spaghetti is a flavor-packed dinner made with tender chicken, smoky spices, bell peppers, and a silky Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 -6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, sliced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth or pasta water
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onion (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
- Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning. Sear in oil until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- In same pan, add butter, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté 3–4 minutes.
- Add cream, broth, and Parmesan. Stir until smooth and thickened.
- Return chicken to pan. Add spaghetti and toss to coat.
- Adjust seasoning. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
- Use half-and-half or milk + cream cheese for a lighter sauce
- Add spinach or mushrooms for more veggies
- Use shrimp or sausage instead of chicken for variety