Description
Ready in under 30 minutes, this Irresistible Five-Ingredient Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta brings together bold Cajun flavors and rich, velvety cream sauce in a satisfying, easy dinner. This is one of those quick dinner ideas that turns into a family favorite. Ideal for busy nights, comforting cravings, or impressing guests with minimal effort. If you’re after a spicy, creamy, easy recipe that’s loaded with flavor — this is your next go-to!
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
8 ounces fettuccine pasta
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with Cajun seasoning.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and sear chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and let rest.
3. Meanwhile, cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
4. In the same skillet, pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan and a pinch of Cajun seasoning. Add reserved pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
5. Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until evenly coated.
6. Slice rested chicken and place on top of the pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For less spice, use a mild Cajun blend or reduce the quantity.
Add a splash of milk or cream when reheating leftovers to refresh the sauce.
Swap chicken with shrimp or mushrooms for a twist!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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