Description
Craving bold flavor in a hurry? This Five-Ingredient Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is the ultimate quick dinner idea that feels gourmet. Juicy Cajun-spiced chicken meets a rich, velvety Parmesan cream sauce that clings to every strand of fettuccine. It’s spicy, creamy, comforting, and ready in under 30 minutes. With only five simple ingredients, it’s a perfect easy recipe for weeknights, date nights, or lazy weekend cravings. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner, spicy pasta dish, or creamy chicken meal — this one’s a keeper.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
8 ounces fettuccine pasta
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken dry and coat it evenly with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
2. Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden. Remove from pan and let it rest.
3. Meanwhile, boil the fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream. Scrape up the browned bits and stir.
5. Add Parmesan cheese to the cream and whisk until melted and the sauce is smooth.
6. Add the cooked pasta into the sauce and toss well to coat. Use reserved pasta water to loosen if needed.
7. Slice the rested chicken into strips.
8. Serve the pasta in bowls topped with sliced chicken and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest, silkiest sauce.
If using a store-bought Cajun blend, start with 1 tablespoon and add more to taste.
Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American / Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: creamy Cajun pasta, quick dinner, spicy chicken pasta, easy pasta recipe