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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a bold, comforting pasta dish made with juicy Cajun-spiced chicken tossed in a rich, velvety cream sauce with Parmesan. Restaurant-quality flavor, easy enough for weeknights.
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutesServings: 4–6Course: Main DishCuisine: Cajun / AmericanMethod: Stovetop

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta fettuccine, penne, or linguine
  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon paprika optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Reserved pasta water as needed
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits.
  6. Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat.
  8. Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  9. Taste, adjust seasoning, garnish, and serve hot.