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Cajun Chicken Pasta
4.9 from 240 votes

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta combines seasoned chicken breast grilled and sliced with penne pasta tossed in a creamy sauce flavored with garlic, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese. The creamy sauce with Cajun-spiced chicken and fresh tomato and parsley garnish delivers a harmonious blend of spice, richness, and brightness. This dish serves as a hearty meal with balanced textures and flavors.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream or more, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 2 Roma tomato diced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, 1 tablespoon olive oil and cajun seasoning.
  2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes on each side. Set aside and keep warm.
  3. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and lemon zest. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Stir in Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more heavy cream as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  7. Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine.
  8. Serve immediately with chicken, garnished with tomatoes and parsley, if desired.