Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with this irresistible Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta! Bursting with bold flavors, this creamy pasta dish combines tender, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts, a rich Cajun-spiced cream sauce, and vibrant veggies like bell peppers, onions, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Finished with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh parsley, this recipe delivers a restaurant-quality meal that's easy to make at home in just 45 minutes. Whether you choose fettuccine or penne, every forkful is packed with satisfying heat and silky decadence, making it the ultimate comfort food for spice lovers. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this Cajun pasta is sure to impress while leaving your taste buds tingling!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 1 large Bell pepper (red, orange, or yellow), sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 12 ounces Pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with 1 1/2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove the chicken from the pan, let it rest for a few minutes, and then slice into thin strips.
In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and butter. Sauté the diced onion and sliced bell pepper for 4-5 minutes, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the remaining Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If needed, thin the sauce with a splash of the reserved pasta water.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly with the sauce.
Gently fold in the sliced chicken and cherry tomatoes, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy your Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.7 g | 288% | |
| Saturated Fat | 130.2 g | 651% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 918 mg | 306% | |
| Sodium | 8147 mg | 354% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.0 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 165.2 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1043 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2060 mg | 44% | |
*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.
