Description
One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta combines juicy chicken, smoky Cajun spices, and velvety cream sauce in a single skillet for a flavorful, quick dinner.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Slice and set aside.
3. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic.
5. Add Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika. Stir until fragrant.
6. Pour in cream and broth. Simmer until sauce thickens.
7. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
8. Add cooked pasta and toss with sauce. Adjust with pasta water.
9. Return chicken slices to skillet and toss.
10. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Substitute chicken with shrimp for variety.
Add bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheat gently with extra broth or cream.