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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a quick recipe perfect for weeknight dinners, ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 6 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large non-reactive skillet

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 8 oz linguine pasta

Chicken

  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts

Cooking Oils

  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter

Seasoning

  • 1.5 to 2 tablespoon cajun seasoning divided

Vegetables

  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • cup diced tomatoes

Dairy

  • 1.5 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoon parsley finely chopped

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water then drain, cover, and keep warm.
  • Beat the chicken breasts so that they are even in thickness and season all over with 1½ tablespoon cajun seasoning.
  • In a large non-reactive skillet, heat 2 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and sear on both sides. Turn heat down to low and saute until cooked through and 165˚F on a thermometer. Transfer to a cutting board, slice into thin strips, and cover to keep warm.
  • In the same skillet over medium heat, saute the butter and garlic for 30-60 seconds or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the diced tomatoes and saute another 2 minutes.
  • Add in the heavy whipping cream, add remaining cajun seasoning to taste, and parmesan cheese, and bring to a simmer. Season to taste if needed.
  • Add the sliced chicken and cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until combined and pasta and chicken are warmed through. Add warm reserved pasta water if desired to thin the sauce. Serve with freshly grated parmesan and chopped parsley.

Notes

Avoid using cast iron or copper pans anytime you are making a creamy sauce with an acidic product like tomato or it will react and make the sauce grainy. If using a cajun seasoning with high salt content, start with half and add more to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcal
Keyword Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, quick dinner, Weeknight Meal
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