Cajun Chicken Pasta

Here’s a delicious and creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe that’s perfect for a quick dinner or a flavorful weekend meal:

Cajun Chicken Pasta

🍽️ Servings: 4

⏱️ Total Time: 30–40 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Pasta:

• 8 oz (225 g) fettuccine or penne pasta

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup chicken broth

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Chopped parsley (for garnish)

• Optional: crushed red pepper flakes (for extra heat)

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta:
   Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Season and Cook the Chicken:

   • Rub chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning on all sides.

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Sear chicken for about 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp: 165°F / 74°C).

   • Remove chicken from pan and let rest for a few minutes. Then slice into strips.

3. Sauté the Veggies:

   • In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat.

   • Add bell peppers and onion. Sauté until soft (4–5 minutes).

   • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

4. Make the Sauce:

   • Pour in chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pan.

   • Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.

   • Stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.

5. Combine:

   • Toss in the cooked pasta and sliced chicken.

   • Stir until everything is coated in the sauce and heated through.

6. Serve:

   • Plate up the pasta and garnish with chopped parsley and more Parmesan if desired.

Tips

• For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.

• Add mushrooms or spinach for more veggies.

• Want it extra spicy? Add a dash of hot sauce to the sauce.