Five-Ingredient Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Enjoy a quick and flavorful meal with this Five-Ingredient Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe. Creamy, spicy Cajun-seasoned chicken served over fettuccine in a rich Parmesan sauce – a simple yet satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced or cubed
- 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning blend
Pasta:
- 8 ounces of fettuccine or your preferred pasta
Sauce:
- 1 cup of heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside, reserving some cooking liquid.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken with Cajun seasoning until cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce heat, stir in cream and Parmesan until sauce thickens.
- Combine: Toss pasta with sauce and chicken, thinning with pasta water if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken Pasta, Creamy Pasta Recipe, Easy Dinner Recipe
