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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a bowl of comfort. We LOVE pasta in our house and it's fun to mix up the pasta dishes. This recipe is a rich and satisfying way to enjoy Cajun food!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 8 people
Calories 504 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz linguine pasta
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water (or chicken broth)
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp The Spice Girl Kitchen Cajun Seasoning, divided
  • 1 tsp salt, divided, plus more to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 stalk celery, finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 5 oz shredded parmesan cheese
  • parsley, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Boil pasta according to package directions. Be sure to reserve 1 cup of pasta water before straining.
  • While the pasta is cooking, pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Divide 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning and 1/2 tsp salt on both sides of the chicken, pressing the seasoning in with your fingers.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook undisturbed for 3-5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts. Using a food thermometer, check to make sure the internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Set chicken breasts aside on a clean plate to cool while you make the sauce.
  • In the same pan you used to cook the chicken, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add in the onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until veggies are very soft. Add in the garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
  • Add in the reserved pasta water (or chicken broth) and let simmer for 1-2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze if necessary.
  • Reduce to low heat. Add in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and remaining Cajun seasoning with salt. Let it cook just until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thick. Add in the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
  • Slice the chicken breasts. Add the chicken with their juices to the pot and toss again. Garnish with parsley, serve warm, and enjoy!

Notes

Store & Reheat

As a general rule of thumb, anything with a sauce tends to store and reheat well. That’s another reason I love this recipe!

Store

Fridge: Transfer the dish to a large glass storage container with an airtight lid. Allow it to cool to room temperature before securing the lid (about 30-45 minutes; the exact time depends on the amount of pasta). Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezer: You can also freeze the pasta for up to 3 months. Place the pasta in the fridge to thaw overnight for best results.

Reheat

Microwave: Place pasta in a microwave-safe dish, cover, and microwave on high for 1-3 minutes or until heated through. If reheating larger amounts, stir halfway through to warm it evenly.*
Stovetop: Place pasta in a pot over medium heat. Once the sauce is simmering, reduce to medium-low and cover for 5-7 minutes or until heated through. Stir occasionally.* Optional: if the sauce gets too thick, you can add a splash of chicken broth or water to thin it out and help with reheating.
Oven: Not recommended.
* Total time depends on the amount you are reheating.
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