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Amazing 40-Minute Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
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Make this restaurant-style Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta tonight. Tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta swim in a rich, spicy cream sauce. It’s a flavorful weeknight meal you will enjoy recreating.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces dried pasta (fettuccine or penne work well)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces generously with Cajun seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and bring the sauce back to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low.
  6. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  7. Stir the Parmesan cheese into the cream sauce until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained pasta to the sauce.
  9. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Richard suggests using a good quality Cajun seasoning blend for the best flavor depth.
  • If you prefer less spice, reduce the amount of Cajun seasoning used in the recipe.
  • This dish reheats well, but you may need to add a splash of milk or broth when reheating to restore creaminess.

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