Best 7 Cajun Fried Chicken Over Pasta Recipes

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**Indulge in a Culinary Delight: Cajun Fried Chicken Over Pasta - A Symphony of Flavors**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a delectable dish that combines the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with the comforting goodness of pasta. Cajun fried chicken over pasta is a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends crispy, succulent chicken with a rich, flavorful sauce, all atop a bed of perfectly cooked pasta. Each bite is an explosion of taste, transporting you to the vibrant streets of New Orleans.

This recipe collection offers a range of options to cater to different preferences and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, you'll find a recipe here that suits you. Dive into the classic Cajun Fried Chicken over Pasta recipe for an authentic taste of this beloved dish. Experience the harmony of crispy chicken, tender pasta, and a creamy, spicy sauce that will leave you craving more.

For those seeking a healthier alternative, the Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Pasta is a guilt-free indulgence. Enjoy all the flavors of Cajun fried chicken without the added oil, thanks to the magic of air frying. And for a one-pot meal that's quick and easy, try the One-Pot Cajun Pasta with Chicken and Sausage. This recipe combines chicken, sausage, and pasta in a flavorful Cajun sauce, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option.

If you're looking for a vegetarian twist, the Cajun Pasta with Crispy Tofu is a delightful choice. Crispy tofu takes the place of chicken, providing a protein-packed and flavorful alternative. And for a unique and smoky flavor, explore the Cajun Pasta with Smoked Chicken. The combination of smoked chicken and Cajun spices creates a dish that's both hearty and aromatic.

No matter which recipe you choose, Cajun fried chicken over pasta is a dish that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you satisfied and craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CAJUN FRIED CHICKEN OVER PASTA



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Just an idea I had in my head. This stuff came out amazing. Hope y'all like it too! Mmmm mmmm! What a meal! Serve with a fresh garden salad, crusty bread and a nice wine! Yummy!

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Pasta

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 24

CHICKEN TENDERS
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, bite sized pieces
2 c all purpose flour
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
1/2 Tbsp salt
3 eggs beaten
1/2 c milk
vegetable or canola oil for frying
PASTA & SAUCE
2 Tbsp butter
1 box (12 oz.) bow tie pasta
1 small red onion, cut into thin strips
2 tsp minced garlic
1 can(s) (6 oz.) tomato paste
2 c alfredo sauce (jarred, mix, or homemade)
1 roasted red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2 Tbsp white wine
cajun seasoning to taste
salt to taste
2 green onion, thinly sliced
1 c shaved parmesan
1/4 c fresh basil, coarsly chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together flour, salt, and seasonings in a shallow bowl with wire wisk. In a separate bowl, wisk together milk and eggs until well blended.
  • 2. Coat a deep frying pan with about an inch and a half of oil. Heat over medium heat. When oil is hot, roll chicken in flour mixture, then dip in egg, then roll again in flour mixture. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Repeat until all the chicken is done; set aside on an oven safe pan/plate and keep warm in the oven until pasta and sauce are done.
  • 3. Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking start preparing sauce.
  • 4. To prepare sauce, heat butter over in a deep skillet over medium heat and add red onion, garlic to the pan. Saute until softened. Pour in alfredo sauce, tomato paste, butter and wine. Simmer over medium-low heat for Until well blended. Add Cajun seasoning. When pasta is done, drain and mix with sauce.
  • 5. To plate: Spoon pasta onto a plate or pasta bowl. Lay a few strips of chicken over the top. Sprinkle with sliced green onion, and shaved parmesan. Serve.

ONE-POT CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA



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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

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4), cut into 1-inch pieces
2 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 medium green bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
12 ounces smooth penne (see Cook's Note)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
6 ounces cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature
Kosher salt
4 scallions, sliced, for serving

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.

CAJUN CHICKEN & PASTA



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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

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2x1/2-in. strips
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta (about 2-1/3 cups)
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small sweet red pepper, diced
1 small green pepper, diced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Pepper to taste
Chopped plum tomatoes
Minced fresh basil
Shredded Parmesan cheese

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.

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound fettuccine
About 3 teaspoons Cajun spice mix
3 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 whole green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 whole red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1/2 large red onion, sliced
Salt
4 whole Roma tomatoes, diced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup heavy cream
Cayenne pepper, for sprinkling
Freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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!

CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA



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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is such a simple and quick recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners. Juicy chicken breast tossed with tender pasta in a creamy cajun garlic sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz linguine pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp olive oil
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Tbsp cajun seasoning (divided)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2/3 cup diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp parsley (finely chopped, to serve)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 Tbsp salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water then drain, cover, and keep warm.
  • Beat the chicken breasts so that they are even in thickness and season all over with 1½ Tbsp cajun seasoning.
  • In a large non-reactive skillet*, heat 2 tsp oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and sear on both sides. Turn heat down to low and saute until cooked through and 165˚F on a thermometer. Transfer to a cutting board, slice into thin strips, and cover to keep warm.
  • In the same skillet over medium heat, saute the butter and garlic for 30-60 seconds or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the diced tomatoes and saute another 2 minutes.
  • Add in the heavy whipping cream, remaining cajun seasoning, and parmesan cheese, and bring to a simmer. Season to taste if needed.
  • Add the sliced chicken and cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until combined and pasta and chicken are warmed through. Add warm reserved pasta water if desired to thin the sauce. Serve with freshly grated parmesan and chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Sodium 202 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAJUN CHICKEN OVER PASTA



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"Cajun cooking is a combination of French and Southern cuisines. It is robust, country style cookery - and so is this dish! Laissez le bon temp roulez and bon appetit!"

Provided by Basque Princess

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces linguine
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 green onion, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

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, sauté 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. Sauté 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 954.1, Fat 63.5, SaturatedFat 37.8, Cholesterol 280.1, Sodium 776.1, Carbohydrate 54.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 6.6, Protein 42.3

CAJUN CHICKEN ONE-POT



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Make a crowd-pleasing pasta dish for dinner. We've taken inspiration from creamy alfredo sauce with Cajun-style seasoning to add a bit of punch.

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp olive oil
400g chicken breasts, chopped into large chunks
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or grated
2 tbsp Cajun-style seasoning
400g can chopped tomatoes or passata
1 chicken stock cube, crumbled
500g penne or another tube- shaped pasta
150ml double cream
20g parmesan, finely grated, plus extra to serve
½ lemon, juiced
chopped parsley, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, shallow saucepan or deep frying pan over a medium heat, then add the chicken, season lightly and fry for 6-8 mins, stirring occasionally until just golden all over - no need to worry about it being cooked through at this stage.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 mins more, then scatter over the Cajun-style seasoning and stir so the chicken pieces are evenly coated. Tip in the tomatoes, a quarter of a can of water and the stock cube. Stir, then bring to a simmer and cook for 5 mins.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta for a minute less than pack instructions. Stir the cream into the chicken and continue to simmer gently. When the pasta is cooked, drain well and stir into chicken mixture. Finish cooking the pasta in the sauce over a low heat for 2 mins, then stir in the parmesan and lemon juice, and cook for 1 min more. Serve the pasta straight from the pan, or tip into a large serving bowl. Scatter with parsley, if you like, and extra parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 63 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a flavorful oil for frying. This will help to infuse the chicken with flavor. Some good options include olive oil, vegetable oil, or peanut oil.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken. This will cause the chicken to steam instead of fry, resulting in soggy chicken. Fry the chicken in batches if necessary.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit before you remove it from the pan.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in more tender meat.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce. Some good options include ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Cajun fried chicken over pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the pasta is creamy and cheesy. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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