Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful dish that perfectly combines tender chicken and linguine in a rich, creamy sauce infused with Cajun spices. This recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its bold flavors and creamy texture, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. The best part? It’s customizable, allowing you to adjust the spice level to suit your taste preferences. Serve it with fresh herbs or alongside crusty bread for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 to 2 Tbsp cajun seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2/3 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and keep warm.
- Prepare the chicken by pounding it to an even thickness and seasoning with Cajun seasoning.
- In a non-reactive skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until cooked through (165ËšF), then slice into strips.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, stir in remaining Cajun seasoning, and add parmesan cheese. Simmer to combine flavors.
- Add the sliced chicken and cooked pasta to the sauce; mix well and adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (around 350g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg