Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our delectable Cajun Chicken Pasta, a symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. This delectable dish combines the bold and spicy essence of Cajun seasoning with the comforting embrace of tender chicken and creamy Alfredo sauce, all nestled amidst a bed of perfectly cooked pasta.
Prepare to embark on a flavor-packed adventure as we guide you through three irresistible variations of this classic dish. Experiment with the zesty Cajun Alfredo Chicken Pasta, featuring a luscious Alfredo sauce infused with Cajun spices and succulent chicken. Dive into the creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, where sun-kissed tomatoes add a burst of tanginess to the rich and flavorful sauce. And for a healthier twist, try the guilt-free Cajun Chicken Pasta with Spinach and Feta, where fresh spinach and crumbles of feta cheese create a delightful balance of flavors.
Each recipe offers a unique flavor profile, catering to diverse palates. Whether you crave the warmth of Alfredo sauce, the tang of sun-dried tomatoes, or the refreshing essence of spinach and feta, these variations promise an unforgettable culinary experience. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our versatile and delectable Cajun Chicken Pasta recipes!
CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
Cajun cooking is a combination of French and Southern cuisine. It is robust, country style cookery - and so is this dish! Laissez le bon temp roulez and bon appetit!
Provided by Carol Spradling
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Place the chicken and the Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken in butter or margarine until almost tender (5 to 7 minutes).
- Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion. Saute and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat.
- Add the cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper. Heat through. Add the cooked linguine, toss and heat through. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 934.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 270.8 mg, Fat 61.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 43.7 g, SaturatedFat 37.2 g, Sodium 1189.2 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
CAJUN CHICKEN & PASTA
This kicked-up pasta dish is a family favorite and my most requested recipe. It's easy to adapt, too. Swap in shrimp for the chicken, add your favorite veggies, adjust the spice level to your family's taste-you can't go wrong! -Dolly Kragel, Smithland, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning; let stand 15 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in pasta and chicken; heat through. Top with tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
ONE-POT CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE ALFREDO PASTA
It is so simple to make and absolutely packed with flavor. Tender chunks of chicken with smoky pieces of sausage in a rich and delicious homemade Cajun-flavored Alfredo sauce.
Provided by Christine
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large, covered cooking pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in the hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add sausage to the pot and continue to cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes more. Stir in garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, pasta, and Cajun seasoning. Stir together and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until pasta is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Stir in chopped parsley and sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 163.2 mg, Fat 52.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 1706.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
Try this when you are feeling daring and want to mix things up a bit! A Southern inspired recipe that is sure to add a little fun to your dinner table. Try serving it with corn bread.
Provided by Tammy Schill
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
- Meanwhile, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, and toss to coat.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream. Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper, and heat through.
- In a large bowl, toss linguini with sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1109.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 347.9 mg, Fat 82.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 42.7 g, SaturatedFat 50 g, Sodium 1134.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain when the pasta is still al dente; do not overcook!
- Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun spice (or more) over the chicken cubes. Toss around to coat. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Add half the chicken in a single layer; do not stir. Allow the chicken to brown on one side, about 1 minute. Flip to the other side and cook an additional minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a clean plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Remove the chicken, leaving the skillet on high heat. Add the remaining butter and olive oil. When heated, add the garlic, peppers and onions. Sprinkle on the remaining Cajun spice, and add salt if needed. Cook over high heat for 1 minute, stirring gently and trying to get the vegetables as dark/black as possible. Add the tomatoes and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove all the vegetables from the skillet.
- With the skillet still over high heat, pour in the chicken broth and wine. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the cream, stirring/whisking constantly. Cook the sauce over medium-low heat for a few minutes, until the cream starts to thicken the mixture. Taste and add freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and/or salt to taste. The sauce should be spicy!
- Finally, add the chicken and vegetables to the sauce, making sure to include all the juices that have drained onto the plate. Stir and cook until the mixture is bubbly and hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the drained fettuccine and toss to combine.
- Top with chopped fresh parsley and chow down!
CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE PASTA
Serve up a spicy dinner for two.
Provided by Kelly Kear Clark
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Sprinkle both sides of chicken breast with 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste.
- Grill chicken breast and pork sausage on the preheated grill until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut chicken and sausage into bite-size pieces.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the farfalle pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic in hot butter until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir chicken and sausage pieces into vegetables, reduce heat to medium-low, and pour 1 cup half-and-half into skillet. Stir to combine.
- Mix cornstarch into remaining 1/2 cup half-and-half in a small bowl until smooth; pour into skillet and stir until sauce simmers and thickens, about 5 minutes. Toss cooked farfalle pasta into mixture until coated; season with additional Cajun seasoning and dried basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.4 calories, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 628.8 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
ONE-POT CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
You can have this creamy and comforting pasta with chicken on the table in just 30 minutes and best of all, it all cooks in one pot -- you won't even need to boil water first! It's packed with tender chicken thighs, bell peppers, and onions, and finished off with a creamy tomato sauce.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken just starts to change color and the spices are toasted, about 2 minutes.
- Add the peppers and onions and cook until they just begin to release some of their juices, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until softened, 1 minute.
- Add the pasta, chicken broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When it boils, continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce is thickened and reduced by about half, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add the cream cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt. Stir until the cream cheese is combined and melted. Don't worry if the sauce looks runny, it will thicken as it sits. Top with sliced scallions.
CHILI'S COPYCAT CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
I can never get enough of Chili's whether it's just their fresh salsa and bottomless tortilla chips or their Quesadilla Explosion salad! So here's yet another Chili's favorite to try at HOME!
Provided by therayche
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Slightly moisten chicken with water.
- In a large resealable plastic bag, shake chicken and cajun seasoning until chicken is thoroughly coated.
- In large skillet, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons butter, over medium heat, turning whenever necessary.
- When chicken is about half-way done, grab a second skillet and combine heavy cream, 2 tablespoons butter, and remainder of seasonings over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- When cream mixture begins to bubble, add the pasta and turn off heat. Stir well.
- When chicken is cooked through, place on cutting board and slice into strips.
- Spoon pasta and sauce onto large serving plates (2) and top with chicken, diced tomatoes, and Parmesan.
- Throw a thick, garlicky slice of Texas toast on that bad boy and enjoy!
RED LOBSTER CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
Make and share this Red Lobster Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by byZula
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place chicken an Cajun seasoning in a bowl or resealable plastic bag; toss or shake to coat.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, saute.
- chicken in butter until almost tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Reduce heat. Add cream and seasoning; heat through. Add pasta and toss; heat through. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese if desired. Adjust the Cajun seasoning if you like it spicier.
SPICY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
This has fettuccini tossed with sauteed chicken, mushrooms, onions, red and green peppers and a spicy, tomato creole sauce. It is an amazing combination of flavors, you'll be full long before you've had enough.
Provided by CharityAnn
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt 2 tbs butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the bell peppers, onions and garlic in the butter for 8-10 minutes until softened slightly. If you like your veggies blackened in this type of dish, like I do, give them a couple more minutes until the edges start to turn black.
- While the veggies are cooking, cut the chicken breast into bite size pieces.
- Prepare a medium size pan over high heat with the olive oil. When the pan is hot, add the chicken and cook, stirring for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink.
- When the vegetables are softened or blackened to your liking, add the chicken to the pan.
- Add the tomatoes, mushrooms, chicken stock, 1/4 tsp salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, pepper and thyme and simmer for 10-12 minutes until thickened. If you like your sauce a little thicker, just add 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch to a couple tablespoons of the liquid from the saucepan. Stir until smooth, remove pan from heat and whisk in cornstarch/sauce mixture, then put back on the heat.
- While the sauce is simmering, prepare fettucini according to package directions and serve sauce over plated noodles. Sprinkle a little parsley over each serving to complete.
CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA BAKE
My family loves pasta, so I decided to get in the kitchen and come up with my own chicken pasta bake. This recipe is quick and simple to make, and it tastes so good, they all go back for seconds. I serve it with a tossed salad and garlic bread. -Kim Weishuhn, Pensacola, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until juices run clear. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. In same pan, saute onions and peppers in remaining oil until tender. Add broth, soups, milk, Cajun seasoning and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; remove from heat., Drain pasta. Add pasta and chicken to soup mixture; toss to coat. Divide between two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake casseroles 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casseroles, as directed, increasing time to 55-60 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 928mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
CAJUN CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE PASTA
Make and share this Cajun Chicken and Andouille Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Beautiful6arbage
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place chicken pieces in a medium bowl, sprinkle the cajun seasoning over and toss to coat.
- In a large, deep skillet sauté the garlic in the butter for about two minutes. Add chicken and andouille pieces. Sauté for about 4 minutes.
- Add the red and green peppers to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, then add the red onion.
- Reduce heat. Add half and half, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and sun dried tomatoes. Heat through. Add basil.
- Pour over hot pasta and toss with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.5, Fat 39.4, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 138.9, Sodium 1345.2, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 46.8
CAJUN CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA
This dish can be made two ways: 1. The easy weeknight throw together way, 2. The good for company restaurant style way. I thought this way extremely spicy, my husband thought it was perfect so, spice to taste. Serve with salad and bread! I made the cream cheese a range, I prefer it with less but have added more to cut the spiciness when making it for both of us, so taste and add as desired.
Provided by MommyMakes
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare noodles according to package directions and set aside.
- Trim chicken breasts of fat and cut into bite sized pieces. (If doing restaurant style you may prefer to leave the breasts whole or cut into strips, up to you).
- Saute chicken in butter. If you are doing restaurant style us only 1-2 tbsp of butter, reserving the rest.
- Add cajun seasoning to chicken while it sautes, adding the ingredients to taste, you can always add more later.
- For family style, once chicken is cooked, stir in half and half or cream and cheeses. Bring to a low boil and stir until melted and creamy. Toss with pasta and serve!
- For restaurant style, melt remaining butter in a medium sauce pan, add half and half or cream. Melt in cheeses, stir to combine. Toss with pasta and place chicken on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.3, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 24.4, Cholesterol 228.3, Sodium 400.5, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 43.9
RED LOBSTER'S CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by á-174942
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place chicken and Cajun Seasoning in a bowl or resealable plastic bag; toss or shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat sauté chicken in butter until almost tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add peppers, mushrooms and onion; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat. Add cream and seasonings; heat through. Add linguine and toss; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. This recipe yields 2 servings.
CREAMY CAJUN "CHICKEN" PASTA (VEGETARIAN CHICKEN)
I came up with this recipe in attempt to please my husband who is not keen on fake meats. We all loved this dish and I don't believe he realized that the strips were not real chicken breast. The 6 year old licked his plate - literally. So if you happened to grab a bag and are wondering what on earth to do with it.... give this recipe a try. I know you will love it!
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Cajun
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Add Cajun Seasoning to a medium sized bowl.
- Spray thawed chik'n pieces with a little bit of Pam and toss in bowl to coat with seasoning.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chik'n pieces in butter until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat and add green onion, heavy cream, sun dried tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through until sauce slightly thickens. If the sauce gets too thick you can just add more milk and stir.
- Pour over hot pasta and toss,with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.3, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 94.7, Sodium 213.6, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 12.1
PIONEER WOMAN CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
Make and share this Pioneer Woman Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Krista Roes
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain when pasta is still al dente; do not overcook!
- Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun spice over chicken pieces. Toss around to coat. Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy skillet over high heat. Add half the chicken in a single layer; do not stir. Allow chicken to brown on one side, about 1 minute. Flip to the other side and cook an additional minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a clean plate.
- Repeat with remaining chicken. Remove chicken, leaving pan on high heat.
- Add remaining olive oil and butter. When heated, add peppers, onions, and garlic. Sprinkle on remaining Cajun spice, and add salt if needed. Cook over very high heat for 1 minute, stirring gently and trying to get the vegetables as dark/black as possible. Add tomatoes and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove all vegetables from the pan.
- With the pan over high heat, pour in the wine and chicken broth. Cook on high for 3 to 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in cream, stirring/whisking constantly. Cook sauce over medium-low heat for a few minutes, until cream starts to thicken the mixture. Taste and add freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and/or salt to taste. Sauce should be spicy!
- Finally, add chicken and vegetables to sauce, making sure to include all the juices that have drained onto the plate. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until mixture is bubbly and hot. Add drained fettuccine and toss to combine.
- Top with chopped fresh parsley and chow down!
CROCK POT SPICY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
An easy and comforting Crock Pot dinner! The chicken is moist and flavorful from all the spices. There's a hint of heat from the Creole seasoning. Red peppers add a bit of sweetness and crunch while mushrooms give the meal an earthiness. A fantastic and easy pasta dinner your family will love.
Provided by Cindy Dozier
Categories Pasta
Time 6h25m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. For the Crock Pot: Mix the spices together and sprinkle it on top of all the other ingredients that are listed for the Crock Pot. I cooked this for 6 hours. When it is done - just shred the chicken in the pot. NOTE - the butter will rise to the top but don't worry it will all blend together in the end.
- 2. After your chicken is done, prepare pasta per package directions and drain.
- 3. While the pasta is cooking, get a skillet heated with butter. Slice the red pepper into thin slices, the same for the mushrooms. Cut the green onions on the diagonal - they should be about 2 inches long or so. Then add them to your skillet. Cook these about 3 or 4 minutes - but not too long! You want them to be still slightly firm, then remove from skillet using a slotted spoon.
- 4. In the remaining butter in skillet pour your heavy cream and stir on about medium-high heat. Just til the sauce coats the spoon. Then add a pinch of salt and pepper to the sauce. Pour it into your Crock Pot with your chicken and its sauce.
- 5. Add your vegetables and your pasta. Stir it to mix all together. Serve with either some Parmesan cheese or leave the Tony Chachere's shaker on the table for people to choose if they want a little more spice to it. Enjoy!
CHICKEN, SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE CAJUN PASTA
This is a spicy dish. If you do not tolerate heat, adjust spices or omit cayenne and Cajun seasonings and use mild sausage.
Provided by Amanda S
Categories Pasta
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta per directions on box, set aside.
- 2. In large Dutch oven, brown chicken and sausage in hot oil. Remove and drain.
- 3. Add onion, green and red peppers, celery, bell pepper, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper and Cajun seasoning to the pan. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes until onions and peppers are tender.
- 4. Add pasta, tomatoes with juice and tomato sauce, chicken and sausage into the Dutch oven. Bring to a boil.
- 5. Stir in shrimp and parsley. Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes longer or until shrimp curl and turn pink. Serve.
SPICY CAJUN CHICKEN & PASTA
Make and share this Spicy Cajun Chicken & Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KJK 5
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil & butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Generously season one side of each chicken breast with Cajun Seasoning, garlic powder and black pepper.
- Place chicken in skillet then season the other side.
- While chicken is cooking prepare pasta according to package directions.
- When chicken is cooked through and browned on both sides, remove to platter, cover and keep warm.
- Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese to pad drippings, add half-and-half. Amount of cream cheese and half-and-half will vary depending on desired consistency and spiciness. Stir to melt cream cheese - do not boil.
- Serve sauce over cooked pasta. Top with sliced chicken and shredded cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.4, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 118.5, Sodium 193.5, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 33.3
CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN WITH PASTA
Make and share this Creamy Cajun Chicken With Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana 6
Categories Spaghetti
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook garlic in butter in 12 inch skillet over med. heat 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken and seasoning mix.
- Cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in green onions, cook 1 minute more.
- Add cream, increase heat to high and boil until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Combine chicken mixture, pasta and parsley in serving bowl.
- Pass the Parmesan.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
- Season Generously: Cajun cuisine is known for its bold flavors, so don't be afraid to season your chicken and pasta liberally. Use a variety of spices, such as paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
- Cook the Chicken Thoroughly: To ensure that the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Use a Good Quality Pasta: The type of pasta you use can make a big difference in the final dish. Choose a pasta that is made with high-quality ingredients and that has a good texture.
- Don't Overcook the Pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, meaning it should be tender but still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Add Vegetables: Feel free to add vegetables to your Cajun chicken pasta. Some popular options include bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and corn.
- Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Before serving, garnish your Cajun chicken pasta with fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or chives. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
Cajun chicken pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its bold flavors and creamy sauce, this pasta dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give this Cajun chicken pasta recipe a try.
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