OH YEAH — now we’re talkin’ creamy, spicy, and ridiculously satisfying 😮💨🔥 Cajun Chicken Pasta is that bold, Southern-inspired comfort food that gives you crispy, blackened chicken + creamy sauce + al dente pasta in every forkful. It’s like a flavor vacation to Louisiana — no passport needed. 🇺🇸🍝🌶️
🍝 Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise for thin cutlets)
- 1–2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes or extra Cajun seasoning
🧑🍳 Instructions:
- Cook the Chicken: Rub chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt & pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat for 4–5 mins per side until blackened and juicy. Set aside to rest, then slice.
- Boil the Pasta: Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter. Add onions and bell pepper. Sauté 3–4 mins. Add garlic and cook 1 min more.
- Creamy Goodness: Stir in cream, broth, and Parmesan. Simmer on low until thickened (about 5 mins). Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen it up.
- Toss It Together: Add pasta to the sauce, mix well. Top with sliced Cajun chicken and a sprinkle of fresh parsley or extra Parm.
🔥 Flavor Boosts:
- Add mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes
- Kick up the spice with cayenne or hot sauce
- Swap in shrimp for a Cajun surf ‘n’ turf moment 🦐
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- “One pan. One pasta. Infinite flavor. 🌶️🍝 #CajunCravings”
- “This Cajun Chicken Pasta isn’t just dinner… it’s an experience”
- “She creamy. She spicy. She main dish energy. 😍🔥”
- “POV: You made this and now everyone thinks you’re lowkey a chef 👨🍳✨”
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