This simple and quick recipe packs just the right punch. Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta combines juicy chicken breast tossed with tender pasta in a creamy Cajun garlic sauce!
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Equipment
Large pot
Large skillet
Ingredients
8ounceslinguini pasta
2bonelessskinless chicken breasts, filleted to make 4 thin sliced pieces
2tablespoonsCajun seasoning, divided
1tablespoonolive oil
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
3mincedgarlic cloves
1mediumtomato, diced (about 2/3 cup)
1.5cupheavy whipping cream
½cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1tablespoonfinely chopped parsley, to serve
Instructions
To make the pasta
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, cover and keep warm.
Season chicken breasts all over with 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and sear on both sides. Turn heat down to low and sauté until cooked through and center reaches 165°F on a food thermometer. Transfer to a cutting board to rest; cover to keep warm.
In the same skillet over medium heat, sauté the butter and garlic for 1 minute or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the diced tomatoes, whipping cream, Parmesan cheese and remaining Cajun seasoning. Bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until combined.
Slice chicken into thin strips.
Serve pasta with sliced chicken on top and garnish with a sprinkle of parsley, if desired.