Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta – Easy 30-Minute Dinner
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a bold, comforting dinner made with seasoned chicken, a spicy Cajun cream sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. Fast, flavorful, and irresistibly creamy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
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8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
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1 lb chicken breast or thighs, sliced
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2–3 tsp Cajun seasoning
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp butter
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 small onion, diced
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional: sliced bell peppers, parsley, chili flakes
Instructions
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Cook pasta to al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain and set aside.
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Season chicken with Cajun spice, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil until cooked. Set aside.
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In same skillet, melt butter. Sauté onion and garlic (and peppers if using) until soft.
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Add cream and broth. Simmer gently 2–3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan and season to taste.
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Add chicken and pasta. Toss everything together, adding pasta water as needed.
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Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
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Use half-and-half for lighter version
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Add spinach or mushrooms for variety
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Adjust spice to preference with cayenne or hot sauce