Creamy Chicken Pasta with Cajun Sauce

Name: Creamy Chicken Pasta with Cajun Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; ¼ cup cajun seasoning; 1 chicken breast (or chicken tenders); 1 pound pasta; 1 tablespoon garlic (minced ); ⅓ cup green onion (diced); 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning; 4 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 cup parmesan (fresh grated); 1 red bell pepper (sliced (optional)); 1 green bell pepper (sliced (optional))

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By: Julie Blanner20 Comments
Updated: 4/7/23

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This Creamy Chicken Pasta is perfectly spicy, in a parmesan Cajun Sauce to die for! Delicious and effortless, it’s a Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta to crave.

As you know, my love for pasta is endless and ever-lasting. It’s my favorite comfort food and I don’t think there’s any pasta that I don’t enjoy.

(Psst… love pasta as much as we do? You’ve got to try my incredible homemade Fettuccine Alfredo recipe – it’s one you’ll come back to again and again! And don’t miss this Bucatini with Amatriciana sauce for another delicious and simple weeknight pasta dinner.)

That said, occasionally I like to really spice things up. Adding some zesty Cajun flavor to my favorite Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe really kicked it up a notch (or 12)!

This is an easy, flavorful take on a Cajun Cream Sauce that we can’t get enough of. While it’s perfect for any day of the week, this feels like a Friday night dinner to me… pour yourself a glass of wine and let’s eat!

If you love chicken, and you love pasta, don’t skip this incredible round-up of Chicken Pasta Recipes!

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Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe in Cajun Cream Sauce

There’s so much to love about this creamy chicken pasta sauce. The spicy kick from the cajun seasoning is perfectly balanced by the creamy fresh-grated parmesan cheese. It’s a creamy chicken pasta dish you’ll truly enjoy, especially if you love a little hot and peppery kick every now and again! Cajun cream sauce is the perfect pasta accompaniment.

Even better, it’s so easy to customize this dish. I love to serve it with my spicy cajun chicken tenders, but there’s a lot of flexibility here. If you prefer a different protein, chicken sausage or even shrimp will work beautifully. While I added bell peppers and mushrooms, you can also add fresh diced tomatoes, onions, snap peas, asparagus, or even squash. I love that you can adjust according to what’s available seasonally!

The Best Cajun Pasta Sauce

As always, it’s best to start with freshly grated parmesan cheese. You won’t regret it, I promise! It’s a few extra minutes of effort for an out-of-this-world texture and flavor. Fresh grated cheese is my favorite secret for creating a creamy, textural blend in all of my recipes. However, I won’t judge you if you’ve got a green can in your fridge, any will do.

I fully support shortcuts when it comes to dinnertime, but fresh grated parmesan cheese? Nothing beats it, especially in this cajun cream sauce!

Another must-have? Your favorite cajun seasoning! You can certainly buy your favorite (I like this one) but it’s so easy to make your own. My friend Ali at Gimme Some Oven has a great Cajun seasoning mix you’ll love.

Or, customize your cajun seasoning by mixing some of the following spices:

garlic powder
italian seasoning
onion powder
thyme
cayenne
salt and pepper
paprika

I have been dreaming up this cajun creamy chicken pasta recipe for a while now. A lot of testing goes into my recipes and as they say, practice makes perfect. I made a few tweaks along the way.

how to make cajun pasta sauce with chicken

One of them is that I decided to sauté the peppers before adding them into the cajun sauce to keep them tender.

Also, if you prefer, you can coat them in olive oil and cajun seasoning using my Baked Chicken Breast method. Then slice or dice the chicken into cubes.

Creamy Chicken Pasta in Cajun Cream Sauce

How to Make Cajun Chicken Pasta

This cajun infused creamy chicken pasta is so easy to throw together. In just a few steps, you’ll have dinner on the table. (or at the kitchen island, or in front of the TV watching Netflix! Hey, no judgement here.)

First, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
While it’s boiling, chop your veggies (I like to incorporate vegetables to make it a well rounded meal. I used bell peppers and green onions but they’re optional. You may also like mushrooms in this amazing cajun sauce.)
Sauté cajun chicken in spices and olive oil. Set it aside.
Cook your pasta according to package directions (save a little of the pasta water in case you want to thin the sauce). Or, even better, make my homemade egg noodles.
Sauté your peppers over medium heat with a little olive oil.
Once they begin to soften, add garlic, green onions, cajun seasoning and heavy cream.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and toss with fresh cooked pasta.
Remove from heat. Immediately add parmesan, tossing with tongs until incorporated.

This simple and delicious creamy chicken pasta is on the table in 30 minutes! Even if you make your pasta from scratch, it’s a minimal time investment for a delicious pasta dinner that feels so special.