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.
Add olive oil to a plate or shallow bowl and cajun seasoning to a plate or solid bowl. Dip chicken breast into oil followed by cajun seasoning and transfer to a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Blacken chicken 3 minutes and flip. Cook chicken 3 minutes or until done. Set aside.
Pasta
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Cook your pasta according to package directions (reserve a half cup of pasta water to thin sauce, if needed).
Sauce
In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and peppers. Sauté until tender.
Add garlic, green onions, cajun seasoning and heavy cream.
Bring sauce to a boil until bubbles form in the center.
Toss the fresh cooked pasta into the cajun sauce with the chicken. If needed, thin with a little warm starchy pasta water.
Remove from heat and toss with fresh grated parmesan.
Notes
Tips
As always, it’s best to start with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Fresh grated cheese is my favorite secret for creating a creamy, textural blend in all of my recipes.
Leftover chicken works well in this recipe, and it saves you a step! If you prefer, you can also bake your chicken instead of cooking on the stovetop. Simply coat the chicken in olive oil and Cajun seasoning, cooking in the oven using my Baked Chicken Breast method. Then slice or dice the chicken into strips to add to your pasta.