Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Craving a dinner that’s both quick and packed with flavor? Look no further! My Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe delivers a healthy and delicious meal to your table in under 30 minutes. Imagine tender chicken, perfectly al dente pasta, all coated in a creamy, subtly spicy Cajun sauce. It's a comforting dish that’s also surprisingly light. Trust me, after a long day, this is exactly what you need.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

My grandmother, bless her heart, wasn't known for her culinary adventurousness. However, she could whip up a comforting pasta dish like no one else. This Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe is my attempt to recreate that feeling of warmth and satisfaction, but with a bold, spicy kick inspired by my travels through Louisiana. It's a fusion of familiar comfort and exciting flavor – the best of both worlds!

Ingredients

• For the Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

• For the Pasta:

  • 1 pound pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

1. Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
2. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Cook the Pasta: While the chicken cooks, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
4. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add cream cheese and milk. Stir until smooth and creamy.
5. Combine Ingredients: Add Parmesan cheese, green onions, diced red bell pepper and garlic powder. Stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Add Chicken and Pasta: Add the cooked chicken and drained pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
7. Serve: Serve hot. Enjoy your Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe!

Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Tender chicken and al dente pasta coated in a creamy, subtly spicy Cajun sauce.

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Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

For the Chicken

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Pasta

• 1 pound pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite)
• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

• Bowl
• Large Skillet

Method

 

1. In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
   1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
   1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3. While the chicken cooks, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
   1 pound pasta
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add cream cheese and milk. Stir until smooth and creamy.
   8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup milk
5. Add Parmesan cheese, green onions, diced red bell pepper and garlic powder. Stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
   1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 1 red bell pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, Salt and pepper
6. Add the cooked chicken and drained pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
   1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 pound pasta
7. Serve hot. Enjoy your Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe!