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ajun chicken pasta final dish

Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe That Will Make You Crave Every Bite

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  • Author: Karine Cerda
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Creamy cajun chicken pasta with bold spices and tender chicken, perfect for an easy dinner.


Ingredients

Scale

2 chicken breasts

2 tsp cajun seasoning

8 oz pasta

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

3 cloves garlic

2 tbsp butter

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

1. Season chicken with cajun seasoning

2. Cook chicken in skillet until golden and done

3. Remove chicken and set aside

4. Add butter and garlic to pan

5. Pour cream and simmer

6. Add parmesan and stir until thick

7. Cook pasta and reserve water

8. Combine pasta, sauce, and chicken

9. Adjust consistency and serve hot


Notes

Adjust spice level to taste

Use fresh parmesan for better texture

Add pasta water if sauce is too thick


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg