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Homemade Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

A rich, restaurant-style pasta featuring tender Cajun-spiced chicken in a creamy Parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 250 g penne or fettuccine
Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 bell pepper sliced optional
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for boiling pasta
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, paprika, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in skillet and sear chicken until cooked through, then rest and slice.
  4. Add butter, garlic, and bell pepper to skillet and sauté briefly.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and simmer.
  6. Add cream and cook until slightly thickened.
  7. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
  8. Add pasta and toss to coat, adjusting with pasta water if needed.
  9. Top with sliced chicken, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

Adjust Cajun seasoning for spice preference.