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Creamy Cajun chicken pasta dish with five ingredients ready to serve

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish made with just five ingredients—tender chicken, penne pasta, Cajun seasoning, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. It’s quick, comforting, and perfect for weeknight dinners with a spicy Southern twist!
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Préparation 10 minutes
Cuisson 20 minutes
Temps total 30 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Plat: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Préparation Notes

Ingrédients
  

  • 8 oz penne pasta or any short pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts sliced thin
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated preferred
  • salt and pepper to taste

Équipement

  • Large Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Strainer
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef Knife

Préparation
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and prepare them — slice the chicken and grate the Parmesan cheese.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through (5–7 minutes).
  4. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the chicken and stir well to coat evenly.
  5. Reduce heat slightly and pour in heavy cream. Stir and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly (3–5 minutes).
  6. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently until fully coated with the creamy Cajun sauce.
  8. Serve immediately and garnish with chopped parsley or extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes et conservation

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture. To lighten the dish, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative. Add shrimp or bell peppers for variety. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days — add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess.