If there’s one pasta recipe that I’m sure you’ll fall in love with it’s definitely this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta! Tender chicken, sautéed peppers and onion, and the most flavorful creamy cajun alfredo sauce all come together, along with your favorite pasta, to create one super delicious meal. It’s one of my favorite pasta recipes of all time and it’s absolutely perfect for a weeknight meal or a special dinner occasion. Alright…let’s dive in!
Ingredients You'll Need
- Chicken Breast: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are my go-to for this recipe, but you can certainly use boneless chicken thighs instead.
- Onion, Bell Pepper, and Garlic: The combination of these 3 ingredients is like one big flavor bomb! It adds lots of aromatics and builds the foundation for this chicken pasta recipe.
- Pasta: I love using linguine pasta for this recipe, but almost any pasta would work out great.
- Heavy Cream, Parmesan, Chicken Broth: Heavy cream and parmesan cheese are combined to create the luscious cream sauce. I also like adding just a little bit of chicken broth to help deglaze the pan and loosen up the sauce.
- Seasoning: I like to season in layers for the biggest flavor punch. So I’m using a combination of Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder to season the chicken and the pasta sauce.
How To Make Cajun Chicken Pasta
Here’s a quick step-by-step overview of how to make this delicious cajun chicken pasta recipe:
Step One: Cook the seasoned chicken cutlets by pan-searing them until golden brown and then transfer them to a separate plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
Step Two: In the same skillet, sauté the bell pepper, onions, and garlic until slightly tender and fragrant.
Step Three: Add the broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese and remaining seasoning. Simmer the sauce for a few minutes until it starts to thicken.
Step Four: Slice the chicken breasts into strips or chop into bite-sized pieces. Now add your cooked pasta to the skillet along with the chicken and toss with the sauce to combine.
More Pasta Recipes You’ll Love
If you love creamy pasta recipes then definitely try out this Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Orzo next. It goes perfectly with baked chicken or pork chops. This 30-minute Italian Sausage Pasta recipe is my go-to when I want a hearty, but quick dinner recipe!
If you love this recipe, please leave a rating and review down below. Your feedback helps others discover more delicious recipes just like this one and I always love reading your comments! 🙂
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
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Ingredients
- 12 oz. linguine pasta*
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 teaspoons cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 ½ Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions. Once done, drain and set the pasta aside.
- While the pasta is boiling, cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 chicken cutlets. In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons of cajun seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and the onion powder together. Now rub ½ tablespoon of olive oil over both sides of the chicken cutlets and season the chicken breasts with the seasoning mix. Rub the seasoning into the chicken well on both sides.
- In a large deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for roughly 4 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken to a separate plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the veggies are slightly tender and fragrant.
- Now reduce the heat to medium-low and add in the chicken broth. Scrape up any brown bits that may still be stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Next add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and remaining 2 teaspoons of cajun seasoning. Stir well until the parmesan cheese has melted. Let the sauce simmer for 3 minutes until it starts to thicken. Taste the sauce at this point and add more salt or pepper if needed.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Mix well until all the pasta is fully coated with the cajun cream sauce.
- Slice the chicken breasts into strips or cut them into bite size pieces. Add the chicken on top or mix it in with the pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan cheese (optional). Enjoy!
Notes
- The linguine pasta can be swapped for another pasta like penne, bowtie, or even rotini pasta.
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Aaliya says
Very delicious! The red bell peppers added a nice flavor to this dish.
Marsha McDougal says
Thank you Aaliya!
Kristina Graves says
Sooooo good! My family loved it!
Marsha says
Yay! I'm happy to hear that! Thanks for sharing 🙂