Cajun Chicken Pasta

Spicy, Cajun-flavored chicken tossed into creamy melt-in-your-mouth Alfredo sauce with pasta. Super easy to make with amazing flavors that are perfect for family weeknight dinners or get-togethers!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 420kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

8 ounces pasta (penne, fettucine, etc.)
2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breast
2 teaspoons or more Cajun Creole seasoning (salt-free)
2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ medium onion, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning or blackened seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 medium red or green bell pepper, sliced
1 cup or more chicken broth
¼ cup heavy cream (see notes for options and adjustments )
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Instructions

Boil your pasta in a large pot per the box instructions. Drain and set aside.
Next, salt the chicken according to taste. Then, generously season with Creole Cajun Seasoning.
Heat oil over medium heat in a cast-iron skillet. Pan-sear the chicken for about 8–10 minutes on each side or until fully cooked, and set aside.
Add onions and garlic. Stir for about a minute. Then add tomatoes, thyme, paprika, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, bell peppers, chicken broth, and cream.
Bring the sauce to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 7–10 minutes.
Slice the chicken. Mix the pasta into the sauce, add the chicken, and toss until thoroughly combined. You can also serve the chicken on top.
Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

Your chicken is fully cooked when it is 160℉ (74°C). It's dangerous to eat undercooked chicken.
To be safe, you may cut up chicken into bite-size pieces before cooking so it cooks faster.
Adjust heavy cream to the desired thickness. I used about ¼ cup to cut down on calories - it's less creamy with the same great results. Go with ½ cup or more for creamy pasta. You may omit it completely and replace it with extra tomatoes.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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