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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a quick and simple recipe for weeknight dinners, combining juicy chicken, linguine, and a flavorful cajun garlic sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 8 oz linguine pasta

Chicken

  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts

Cooking Oil and Butter

  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter

Seasonings

  • 1.5 to 2 tablespoon cajun seasoning divided, to taste depending on the brand
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Vegetables

  • cup diced tomatoes

Cream and Cheese

  • 1.5 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoon parsley finely chopped, to serve

Instructions
 

Main 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 sauté 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, sauté the butter and garlic for 30-60 seconds or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the diced tomatoes and sauté 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 as 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: 1plateCalories: 480kcal
Keyword Cajun, chicken, creamy, pasta, Quick Dinner, weeknight meal
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