Easy Cajun Pasta Dinner – Creamy Chicken Perfection
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta combines tender, spicy chicken with a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. A bold, comforting dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
-
8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or linguine)
-
2 chicken breasts, sliced
-
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
-
1 tbsp olive oil
-
1 tbsp butter
-
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
-
1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
-
1 cup heavy cream
-
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
-
Salt & pepper to taste
-
Red pepper flakes (optional)
-
Reserved pasta water (as needed)
-
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
-
Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
-
Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning. Sear in oil and butter until cooked. Remove.
-
In same skillet, sauté garlic and bell pepper for 2–3 min.
-
Add cream and Parmesan. Stir until smooth.
-
Return chicken and pasta. Toss to coat. Add pasta water if needed.
-
Top with parsley, red pepper flakes, and extra cheese.
Notes
-
Adjust spice based on Cajun blend.
-
Add spinach, mushrooms, or shrimp for variety.
-
Store leftovers in fridge for 2–3 days.