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A delicious plate of Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

A spicy and creamy pasta dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 850
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 g large chicken breasts sliced thin or pounded flat
  • 3 tbsp olive oil or butter for cooking
  • 1 tbsp sazón seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp adobo seasoning optional, for extra flavor
  • 1 tsp Salt and black pepper to taste
Pasta
  • 340 g pasta fettuccine, linguine, or penne
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 g garlic cloves, minced
  • 113 g cream cheese softened
  • 360 ml heavy cream
  • 120 ml pasta water reserved from boiling pasta
  • 120 g shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 60 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Optional: crushed red pepper flakes or extra Cajun spice for heat

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Large Pot

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until just al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water and set aside.
  2. Pat the chicken dry and coat it lightly with oil. Season with sazón, garlic powder, Creole, Cajun, adobo, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side. Remove and slice into strips.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pan, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in cream cheese, then add heavy cream and whisk until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and Cajun or Creole seasoning. Add reserved pasta water, then stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted.
  4. Add the cooked pasta into the sauce, tossing to coat. Mix in sliced chicken, stirring until evenly distributed.
  5. Serve immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan or Cajun spice if desired.

Notes

For an extra kick, add more Cajun seasoning or red pepper flakes. Pair with a green salad for a balanced meal.