Cajun Chicken Over Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Cajun Chicken Over Pasta recipe—where zesty Cajun-seasoned chicken meets creamy Parmesan-infused sauce for a flavor-packed meal that's ready in just 40 minutes! Tender, golden-browned chicken breasts are sliced and served atop al dente pasta coated in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with a touch of spice from red pepper flakes. Perfectly balanced with bold Cajun spices and velvety textures, this dish is as indulgent as it is easy to make. Garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan, it’s a restaurant-quality meal you can easily recreate at home. Ideal for fettuccine or penne, this recipe is a must-try for pasta lovers seeking a hearty, flavorful twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 12 ounces Pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Begin by preparing the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside to rest.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin strips.
Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce, ensuring the pasta is fully coated.
Serve the pasta topped with sliced Cajun chicken and garnish with parsley. Optionally, sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.7 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.9 g | 540% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 712 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 8135 mg | 354% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.4 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 123.2 g | 246% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 984 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1100 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
