Pasta Party with a Kick: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Name: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces rotini pasta; Olive oil (for cooking); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 lb chicken breast, butterfly cut; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup minced onion; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1/2 cup chicken broth; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.; Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter, then season the chicken with half of the Cajun seasoning.; Sear the chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet, let it rest, then slice into strips.; In the same skillet, sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant. Stir in the tomato sauce, heavy cream, chicken broth, lemon juice, and remaining Cajun seasoning. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.; Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce coats the pasta evenly.; Return the sliced chicken to the skillet and toss everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.; Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.; Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4 | Calories: ~550 per serving

Okay, quick question: ever just crave something that punches you in the taste buds but also gives you a cozy hug? That’s this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta for ya! It’s like a spicy, creamy love affair in a bowl. 😍

Main dish photo — *The finished dish — looks amazing, right?*

Okay, Let’s Talk Ingredients
So, picture this: you’re in the grocery store, running around like a headless chicken (pun intended). You grab 8 ounces of rotini pasta—because let’s be real, who doesn’t love those little spirals? Next up, some olive oil (just a drizzle, no need to swim in it), 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter (we want the good stuff), and a pound of chicken breast, butterflied. 🐔 Oh! Don’t forget Cajun seasoning, garlic, and onion. I’m telling you, that combo is everything. A little tomato sauce, a generous pour of heavy cream, chicken broth, a squeeze of lemon juice (do NOT skip this!), and, of course, some fresh parsley to make it look fancy. Oh, and salt and pepper, always! And Parmesan – just trust me on the cheese situation.

So Here’s Why I Make This Constantly
Honestly, this dish is like my weeknight superhero. One time, I was having a total meltdown after a long day. Like, the kind where you want to eat your feelings but don’t have time to whip up a 5-course meal. Enter: this pasta! It takes about 30 min, and it just makes everything better. I could smell the garlic sizzling, and by the time I was plating it, my kitchen felt like a cozy restaurant (minus the wait staff). Plus, I could justify having a glass of wine while I cooked, and who doesn’t love that? 🍷

The One Trick That Changes Everything
Okay, here’s the secret: let the chicken rest after you sear it. I know, I know. You’re probably thinking, “But I wanna eat now!” Trust me, if you let it chill for a sec, it stays juicy and perfect when you slice it later. It’s like giving it a mini spa day. 😂

Don’t Mess This Up (My Top Tips)
1. Don’t overcook the pasta—al dente is where it’s at. No mushy noodles, please!
2. When you’re sautéing the garlic and onion, keep an eye on that heat! If you burn the garlic, it’s game over.
3. Taste as you go! You might wanna add more Cajun seasoning (or less, if you’re feeling sensitive).

Another beautiful angle of the dish — *Just as gorgeous from this angle too!*

How to Keep Them From Disappearing (Or, How to Store Them)
If you somehow have leftovers (which is a huge “if”), just pop them in an airtight container and stick ’em in the fridge. They’re good for about 3 days max. Just reheat gently on the stove—maybe add a splash of cream to bring back that saucy goodness. No one likes dried out pasta, ugh.

If You Liked This, You’ll Probably Like These Too
So, if you’re into this vibe, you might also love my Spicy Shrimp Tacos (seriously, the sauce is life) or a Garlic Lemon Butter Chicken, which is just as easy and totally delish!

Alright, you ready to make this? What’s your go-to dish when you need a little comfort? Let’s swap recipes! 🍽️✨

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Flavor-packed Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with amazing ingredients and incredible taste! Perfect for any occasion.

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Category: Dinner

Yield: 4 servings servings

Ingredients

8 ounces rotini pasta

Olive oil (for cooking)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 lb chicken breast, butterfly cut

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup minced onion

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken broth

Juice of 1/2 lemon

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter, then season the chicken with half of the Cajun seasoning.

Sear the chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet, let it rest, then slice into strips.

In the same skillet, sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant. Stir in the tomato sauce, heavy cream, chicken broth, lemon juice, and remaining Cajun seasoning. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce coats the pasta evenly.

Return the sliced chicken to the skillet and toss everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4 | Calories: ~550 per serving