Cajun Chicken Pasta in Creamy Parmesan Garlic Sauce
Cajun Chicken Pasta in Creamy Parmesan Garlic Sauce is a delightful culinary experience that elevates weeknight dinners into something special. This dish combines tender, seasoned chicken with perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce, featuring aromatic garlic and savory parmesan. The bold flavors of Cajun seasoning bring warmth and zest, making each bite truly satisfying. Whether you’re cooking for a family meal or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun/Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 10–12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salted water (for boiling)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked, then slice.
- Boil salted water in a pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant, then whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add heavy cream while whisking continuously. Stir in smoked paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce and sliced chicken. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg