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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

A rich and creamy pasta dish with Cajun-seasoned chicken, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large non-reactive skillet

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken

  • 8 oz linguine pasta
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1.5 to 2 tablespoon cajun seasoning (or added to taste depending on the brand you use)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • cup diced tomatoes
  • 1.5 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoon parsley finely chopped, to serve

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 you are using a cajun seasoning that has a high salt content, start with half of the seasoning and add more to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 18gFat: 31g
Keyword Cajun Pasta, chicken pasta, Comfort Food, Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, pasta recipes, weeknight dinner
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