Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
A bold and flavor-packed dinner featuring tender chicken and creamy Cajun sauce over pasta.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 fillets chicken quick to cook and absorb the cajun seasoning well.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil adds a mild flavor and helps sear the chicken evenly.
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning key to the dish’s bold flavor.
- 12 oz pasta penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti.
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter forms the base of the creamy sauce.
- 1 cup heavy cream makes the sauce velvety and rich.
- ½ cup chicken broth adds a savory base to the sauce.
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese adds a salty, umami depth to the sauce.
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Sear in olive oil until cooked through.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Melt butter in the skillet, sauté garlic, then add Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth, simmer until thickened, then add parmesan cheese.
- Combine pasta and sauce, add sliced chicken, and toss to coat.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
For a seafood twist, substitute chicken with shrimp.