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!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
- 1
Boil your pasta in a large pot per the box instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Next, salt the chicken according to taste. Then, generously season with Creole Cajun Seasoning.
- 3
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.
- 4
Add onions and garlic. Stir for about a minute. Then add tomatoes, thyme, paprika, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, bell peppers, chicken broth, and cream.
- 5
Bring the sauce to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 7–10 minutes.
- 6
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.
- 7
Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!