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A close-up shot of creamy Cajun chicken pasta served in a white bowl, showing penne pasta coated in a rich, orange-tinted Parmesan sauce, mixed with seasoned chicken strips and garnished with fresh green onion slices.

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

A rich and flavorful pasta dish loaded with Cajun-spiced chicken, colorful peppers, and a silky creamy sauce—pure comfort in every bite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into strips
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Pasta
  • 8 oz penne pasta
Vegetables
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
  • fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season the chicken strips with Cajun seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the red and yellow bell peppers for 3–4 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Add paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper, stirring well.
  7. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  8. Return the cooked chicken and drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat in the creamy Cajun sauce.
  9. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne or more Cajun seasoning!