Description
Spice up your dinner routine with this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta—a deliciously bold and cheesy pasta dish ready in under 30 minutes. Juicy Cajun-seasoned chicken meets a rich sauce made of garlic, Parmesan, and mozzarella, all tossed with tender pasta for the ultimate comfort meal. Whether you’re after easy dinner ideas, quick recipes for busy nights, or crave-worthy pasta dishes, this one delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves minced
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces penne pasta or fettuccine
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts evenly with Cajun seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove and slice.
3. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until fully melted and smooth.
6. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
7. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
8. Add pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat, using pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
9. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a milder dish, reduce the Cajun seasoning or choose a low-spice blend.
Add a splash of chicken broth to the sauce if it becomes too thick upon reheating.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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