Spicy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti Everyone Loves
Bold & Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti blends tender spaghetti with juicy, spiced chicken and a rich Cajun cream sauce. It’s comforting, quick, and packed with bold Southern flavor — perfect for a weeknight dinner with a kick
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, sliced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, divided
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup chicken broth (optional)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley or sliced green onion
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup water, then drain.
- Season chicken with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning. Sear in hot oil and butter until cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté bell pepper and garlic for 3–4 minutes.
- Add cream and broth. Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan and remaining Cajun seasoning.
- Return chicken to pan, add pasta, and toss to coat. Use pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice level.
- Substitute shrimp or sausage for chicken.
- Add spinach, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes for extra veggies.