Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Louisiana with our Ragin' Cajun Chicken Pasta, a dish that captures the essence of Cajun cuisine. This delectable pasta is a symphony of bold flavors, featuring tender chicken smothered in a rich and spicy Cajun sauce, all nestled atop a bed of perfectly cooked pasta. The sauce, a true star of the dish, is a harmonious blend of aromatic spices, zesty tomatoes, and a touch of heat that will leave your taste buds dancing. Served with a side of crusty bread or a refreshing salad, this Ragin' Cajun Chicken Pasta promises a culinary journey to the heart of Louisiana. Also included in this comprehensive article are additional tantalizing recipes to satisfy every palate. Explore the delightful simplicity of Cajun Shrimp Pasta, where succulent shrimp mingle with a medley of colorful vegetables in a light and flavorful sauce. For a vegetarian delight, try our vibrant Cajun Vegetable Pasta, a symphony of crisp vegetables tossed in a zesty Cajun sauce. And for those who love their pasta creamy, our Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is an absolute must-try, where tender chicken and vegetables are enveloped in a velvety Cajun cream sauce.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
RAJUN CAJUN CHICKEN W/PASTA
This was awesome! We had it for dinner tonight with some Chicago bread. This is the second newest pasta recipe I tried this week and so far they were both keepers. Enjoy!
Provided by Christine Schnepp
Categories Pasta
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Place chicken strips and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, toss the chicken with the seasoning until the chicken strips are coated with the seasoning.
- 2. In a skillet add olive oil. Add chicken and saute the chicken for until the chicken is fully cooked.
- 3. Reduce heat. Add green onions, milk, tomatoes, basil,garlic, salt and pepper. Cook until heated through. Pour over linguini and toss with parmesan cheese.
RAGIN' CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE
Provided by mszcookie
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In a large ziplock bag, add chicken and cajun seasoning; toss until coated. In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt butter. Add chicken and cook for 5 - 7 minutes, until almost cooked through. Add red bell pepper, mushrooms, and green onions. Saute for about 3 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. In a small bowl, toss 1/2 romano chees with flour until well blended. Reduce heat in skillet and add half and half, basil, garlic powder, and flour/romano cheese mixture. Heat to a very low simmer and allow sauce to thicken, stirring occasionally. In large pasta bowl, add cooked pasta and chicken mixture. Toss together well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with remaining romano cheese. MEDITERANIAN STYLE: Substitute cajun season with Italian seasoning and add sundried tomatoes.
CAJUN CHICKEN ALFREDO RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, garlic, cooked sausage, chicken breasts, cajun seasoning, heavy cream, penne pasta, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Cook the garlic, sausage, and chicken until garlic starts to brown and the chicken is no longer pink.
- Sprinkle over the Cajun seasoning and stir to evenly coat the sausage and chicken.
- Add the cream, and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta, stirring until evenly mixed.
- To finish, add parmesan and parsley, stirring until cheese melts and pasta is coated with a thick sauce.
- Serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1480 calories, Carbohydrate 128 grams, Fat 85 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 64 grams, Sugar 8 grams
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 ALFREDO 2
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over very high heat.
- Dredge the chicken breasts in the Blackening Spice Rub. Place in the cast-iron skillet. Blacken both sides of the chicken, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and place in the oven until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and slice the chicken into strips on the bias.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and lightly brown it, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the wine. Pour in the heavy cream, bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce is reduced by half. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and chicken slices.
- Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine al dente, according to the package directions. Drain.
- When the cream sauce is at the desired consistency, stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, the sea salt, pepper and pasta.
- To serve, toss the pasta with the cream sauce and serve on large rimmed plates. Garnish with the green onions and the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
- Combine the garlic, black pepper, salt cumin, onion, cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika and chili powder in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
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
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 ONE-POT
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
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
CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
Make and share this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through.
- Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.1, Fat 41.1, SaturatedFat 24, Cholesterol 198.6, Sodium 816.8, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 39.3
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any mishaps.
- Season your chicken generously: The Cajun seasoning is what gives this dish its signature flavor, so don't be afraid to use it liberally. You can also add other spices to taste, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Cook the chicken until it's cooked through: This is important for both food safety and flavor. The chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you're cooking the chicken in a skillet, make sure you don't overcrowd it. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick to the pan.
- Use a good quality pasta: The type of pasta you use will make a big difference in the final dish. Choose a pasta that is made with high-quality ingredients and that has a good texture.
- Cook the pasta al dente: This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is still slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Add the sauce to the pasta immediately after it's cooked: This will help the sauce adhere to the pasta and prevent it from drying out.
- Garnish the dish with fresh herbs: This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish. Fresh parsley, cilantro, or basil are all good choices.
Conclusion:
This Ragin' Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of Cajun spices, creamy sauce, and tender chicken is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and flavorful pasta dish, give this recipe a try!
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