By Bring Creamy cajun chicken pasta to your table with an easy method and crowd-pleasing taste. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and casual gatherings alike.
Creamy cajun chicken pasta captures the essence of drinks while staying approachable for everyday cooking. The method focuses on maximizing flavor with minimal steps, using common pantry items and fresh ingredients. From the first bite you’ll notice a balance of texture and taste that feels both familiar and exciting. To build depth, we combine proper seasoning with simple techniques: gentle heat for aromatics, accurate measurements, and attention to doneness. Small details—like resting time or layering ingredients—make a noticeable difference in the final dish. This recipe is designed to be flexible. You can swap in seasonal produce, adjust spices to match your preferences, or adapt the base to suit dietary needs. The goal is to keep the spirit of the dish while letting you tailor it to your kitchen. Serving ideas are wide open: pair with a crisp salad, roasted vegetables, warm bread, or your favorite grains. Leftovers store well and often taste even better the next day as flavors settle. That makes the recipe suitable for meal prep and busy schedules. For best results, read the steps once before you start, assemble ingredients, and cook with confidence. Taste as you go, and don’t be afraid to adjust seasoning. With these principles, Creamy cajun chicken pasta becomes a reliable addition to your rotation—crowd-pleasing, practical, and full of flavor.
INGREDIENTS
8 ounces rotini pasta
Olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
chicken breast
Cajun seasoning
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup mince onion
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 1/2 cup Heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
fresh squeezed of lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup Parmesan
While the pasta is cooking, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium
Cut breast chicken into butterfly cut and season on both sides with 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning and add to skillet for about three minutes on each side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Remove the chicken from the skillet, and return it to the medium heat.
Melt the butter, add the garlic and onion and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add tomato sauce stir for few minutes then add heavy cream and chicken broth. Cook until the sauce thickens. Add Cajun seasoning and lemon juice. Add Parmesan cheese stir occasionally. Set aside some sauce to drizzle the chicken. Add the pasta and fresh parsley. Season salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately with chicken on top of pasta garnish with parsley and with the set aside sauce.
Enjoy!
PREPARATION STEPS
Serve immediately with chicken on top of pasta garnish with parsley and with the set aside sauce.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium
Remove the chicken from the skillet, and return it to the medium heat.
Melt the butter, add the garlic and onion and sauté for about 30 seconds
Add tomato sauce stir for few minutes then add heavy cream and chicken broth
Cook until the sauce thickens
Add Cajun seasoning and lemon juice
Add Parmesan cheese stir occasionally
Set aside some sauce to drizzle the chicken
Add the pasta and fresh parsley
Season salt and pepper to taste.
ORIGIN STORY
Home-style cooking inspired by classic flavors and modern, reliable methods.
META INFOS
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 0 min | Total: 10 min | Servings: 2 | Calories: ~150 kcal | Difficulty: Easy
BENEFITS
Balanced flavor with approachable prep. Nutrition-friendly options and make-ahead friendly for busy schedules.
OCCASIONS
Weeknight dinners; Family gatherings; Potlucks; Holidays; Picnics; Meal prep
VARIATIONS
Swap seasonal produce; Adjust spices; Offer gluten-free or low-carb options where suitable; Try alternative proteins.
PAIRING
Breakfast pastries; Light snacks; Fruit salad
STORAGE
Refrigerate in airtight container 2–4 days; freeze up to 2 months. Reheat gently to preserve texture.
TIPS
Measure accurately; Preheat pans/oven; Avoid overcooking; Taste and adjust seasoning; Rest before slicing when needed.
