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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Spicy Comfort Food Delight

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delicious comfort food that brings a delightful punch of flavor to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Substitute with chicken thighs for richer flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any neutral oil works fine.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Essential for zesty flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Stick to unsalted to control saltiness.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced for aromatic depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika is a milder alternative.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with milk for a lighter version.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth is a lighter option.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Swap with nutritional yeast for a vegan choice.
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta (Penne, Fettuccine, Spaghetti) Penne or fettuccine work best for creamy sauces.
For the Finish
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Optional garnish that adds freshness.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • pot
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Slice and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika, stirring. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, simmer until thickened.
  4. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Toss drained pasta and sliced chicken in the sauce. Adjust the consistency with reserved pasta water as needed. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover pasta in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze portions for up to 2 months as needed.

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