Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Craving a dinner that’s both quick and bursting with flavor? Meet Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta. Imagine tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta smothered in a rich, creamy, and slightly spicy Cajun sauce. This isn’t just a meal; it’s a flavour adventure! I remember experimenting with Cajun spices as a student, trying to capture the comforting flavours of home cooking while keeping meals cheap. Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is one of the best dish I made during these times. Plus, it’s surprisingly healthy, packed with protein and easily customizable with your favorite veggies. Ready in under 30 minutes, this will become your new go-to weeknight dinner.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

My grandmother, a fantastic cook from Louisiana, instilled in me a love for Cajun cuisine. Her spirit lives on with every dish. I learned to capture the perfect balance of herbs and spices and now, through this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe, I share this piece of my family heritage with you. It’s more than just a recipe; it’s a memory.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Pasta:

• 1 pound fettuccine pasta
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (or more, to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

1. Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Cook the Pasta: While the chicken is cooking, cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
4. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the cream cheese and cook until smooth.
5. Incorporate the Sauce: Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
6. Combine: Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
7. Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta.
   

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Quick and flavorful Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta ready in under 30 minutes. Tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta smothered in a rich, creamy, and slightly spicy Cajun sauce.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Cajun

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Chicken

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Pasta

• 1 pound fettuccine pasta
• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning or more, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter

Equipment

• Bowl
• Large Skillet
• Pot
• Strainer

Method

 

1. *Prepare the Chicken:* In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
   1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2. *Cook the Chicken:* Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
   1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3. *Cook the Pasta:* While the chicken is cooking, cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
   1 pound fettuccine pasta
4. *Make the Sauce:* In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the cream cheese and cook until smooth.
   8 ounces cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter
5. *Incorporate the Sauce:* Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
   1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, Salt and pepper
6. *Combine:* Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
   1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 pound fettuccine pasta
7. *Serve:* Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta.
   1/4 cup chopped green onions

Notes

Easily customizable with your favorite veggies.