Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breasts
cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 red bell pepper
diced
- 1 small onion
diced
- 4 cloves garlic
minced
- 3 1/2 c chicken broth
- 1 lb pasta
rigatoni, penne or farfalle
- 1 1/2 c fresh spinach
chopped
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 2 c milk
- 1/3 c Parmesan cheese
grated
Directions
- 1
Set a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil.
- 2
Season cubed chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.Add to the pan and brown on all sides
- 3
Add bell pepper and onion, sauté for 1 minute, then add garlic. Saute for 30 seconds
- 4
Pour in chicken broth and turn up heat. Bring to a boil, then add the pasta. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes, then add the spinach, milk, and cream cheese. Stir to combine, then let simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. Let the m mixture thicken
- 5
Add Parmesan cheese and toss to combine. Serve warm.
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, flavor-packed dinner that comes together effortlessly? This creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe delivers on both taste and ease, perfect for a weeknight meal that feels special.
What sets this Cajun chicken pasta apart is its exceptional balance of creamy richness with a gentle kick of spice. It's designed to be incredibly flavorful without being overly complicated, bringing those sought-after restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen in just 40 minutes.
You can expect a truly satisfying dish where tender, spice-kissed chicken pieces are enveloped in a luxuriously creamy sauce. The pasta, whether you choose rigatoni, penne, or farfalle, will be perfectly coated, mingling with sweet diced red bell pepper and onion, and vibrant fresh spinach. Every bite offers a harmonious blend of savory, creamy, and mildly spicy notes, making for an incredibly flavorful homemade dinner experience.
Easily adapt this Cajun chicken pasta to your liking. For a vegetarian option, swap the chicken for hearty mushrooms or your favorite plant-based protein. You can also vary the heat by adjusting the amount of Cajun seasoning—use less for a milder taste or add a pinch of cayenne for more fire. Feel free to use different short pasta shapes like rotini if you prefer.
This rich and satisfying Cajun Chicken Pasta is ideal for a comforting family dinner or when entertaining friends. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad and some crusty bread to soak up every last bit of that creamy sauce.