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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a bold and comforting Southern-inspired dish featuring Cajun-seasoned chicken, bell peppers, and pasta tossed in a rich, spicy cream sauce with Parmesan. A flavorful one-pan meal ready in under an hour.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season sliced chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic, onion, and bell peppers until soft and fragrant.
  4. Add chicken broth and heavy cream; stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce begins to thicken.
  6. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.
  7. Return cooked chicken to the skillet and add the pasta. Toss everything together until well coated in the sauce.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use shrimp or a mix of shrimp and chicken for variation.
  • Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or plant-based cream for a lighter or dairy-free option.
  • Add extra vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, or diced tomatoes.
  • Adjust Cajun seasoning for desired spice level.
  • Use gluten-free pasta to make the dish gluten-free.

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