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Cajun Chicken Pasta With Creamy Sauce

A flavorful and easy-to-make Cajun chicken pasta with a creamy sauce that features rich spices and tender chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts Fresh for best quality
  • 300 g spaghetti Can substitute with gluten-free pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup heavy cream High-fat cream desired for texture
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded) Use freshly grated for better melt
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese Preferably freshly grated
Spices
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning More can be added for extra spiciness
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt For seasoning the pasta water too
  • 1 tbsp parsley flakes For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rub the chicken breasts with paprika, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and Italian seasoning, ensuring an even coating.
  2. Boil the spaghetti in salted water for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden.
  2. In the same pan, melt butter, and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then pour in heavy cream and add cheddar and parmesan, stirring until smooth.
Serving
  1. Toss the cooked spaghetti in the creamy sauce, slice the seared chicken, and serve on top. Garnish with parsley flakes.

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. For freezing, store for up to 2 months. To reheat, add a splash of cream.