A Creamy, Tasty & Flavorful Cajun Chicken Pasta dish.

It is a simple and easy but an amazingly delicious dinner option for you and your family.

The combination of the herbs, spices and the creamy cheese sauce is the perfect blend that makes this Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe the perfect homemade dinner just under 30 minutes or less.

I have always love a good pasta dish, so once I discovered this one, that was it for me.

The well seasoned chicken, beautifully sautéed vegetables, perfectly creamy Cajun sauce with some cooked penne pasta, leaves you wanting a second plate.

I love how the sauce comes together because everything is done in the one pot.

Sorry but it tastes even better than the one from your favorite Chili’s restaurant.

Pasta Options

For this easy pasta dish, I used the penne pasta.

The linguine is another option to make this dish tasty too.

However, you can choose to use any type of pasta of your choice.

Also, you can choose to use some whole wheat pasta or whole grain pasta for some added nutritional value.

Regardless of which pasta type you use for this Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe it will still be a crowd pleasing dinner option for you and your family.

Substitute for Half and Half Cream

Personally, I have used both half and half cream and heavy cream with the Parmesan cheese to make the sauce because of how it make the sauce so creamy and delicious.

However, you can choose to substitute the half and half cream or heavy cream with Parmesan cheese for some Cream cheese with some chicken broth to make the sauce creamy also.

For this Cajun Chicken Penne Pasta recipe you can use about 2 cups of chicken stock and about 2 ounces of cream cheese.

What to serve with Cajun Chicken Pasta?

This dish is so delicious all by itself.

You truly don’t really need anything to go with it.

However, I must say that with some side dish it is even better.

The choice is up to you and your taste buds.

You can choose to eat some of my famous side dish such as:

• Cheesy Garlic Bread
• Mexican Corn Salad
• Coleslaw
• Creamy Cheese Cornbread

Can I make the Cajun Chicken Pasta in advance?

You can make it in advance, but keep in mind that the longer the Penne pasta sits out the less creamy the sauce becomes because the pasta will soak up all the sauce.

So you want to avoid doing so.

Perhaps, what you can do is to make the sauce with the chicken ahead of time.

Whenever you are ready to eat, cook the pasta, add it to the sauce and serve.

Can I freeze this Cajun Chicken Pasta dish?

Personally, I wouldn’t choose to freeze this pasta dish, due to the fact that once the creamy sauce is defrost, the consistency maybe a bit different.

If you choose so, you can go ahead and do it.

Freeze this dish in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

However, it can be stored in the refrigerator for about 2 to 3 days

How to make the Cajun Chicken Pasta?

Firstly, cut the chicken breast into bite size pieces and wash with some vinegar and water. Rinse with plain water twice. Pat dry each chicken pieces and then season it with my homemade Cajun Seasoning.

Secondly, cook the pasta as instructed on the package. Drain and set aside.

Thirdly, add the olive oil and butter. Brown each piece of chicken. Then remove the chicken pieces and set aside. Sauté the garlic, tomatoes, bell pepper and onions. Add the cream and the chicken pieces. Bring to boil.

Fourthly, add the parmesan cheese and then turn down on low heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooked pasta.

Finally, add the cooked pasta and stir. Serve and enjoy.

Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless, skinless Chicken Breast, cut into 1″ pieces
• 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
• 10oz Penne Pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
• 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 roma Tomatoes, diced
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 1 green Bell Pepper, sliced
• 2 cloves Garlic, diced
• 2 1/2 cups Heavy Cream or Half and Half cream
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 stalk scallion (green onion), sliced (For Garnish)
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken breast into bite size pieces. Wash the chicken pieces (if you choose to do so) in some water and vinegar mixture or some lemon juice and water mixture. Rinse twice with plain water and get rid of the all the water. Pat dry each chicken pieces.
2. Pour the Cajun Seasoning over the chicken and mix to evenly coat all the pieces. Let the bite size chicken pieces marinate overnight to get all the flavor soaked in or at least for 2 hours.
3. Cook the Penne Pasta as instructed on the package. Drain the water off and set aside.
4. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet or pot. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and allow each side to get brown.
5. After all the chicken pieces are browned, remove and place them in a medium bowl and set aside.
6. Add the garlic, onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers to the skillet or pot and allow to sauté for about 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Pour in the cream and all the cooked chicken pieces. Bring to a boil.
8. Add the parmesan cheese and stir for it to melt and for the sauce to get thick. Turn the heat on low. Continue to stir. Add the salt and pepper to taste.
9. Add the cooked pasta and stir together. Turn off the heat.
10. Serve and enjoy. Add the scallions (green onions) on top when serving.

Notes:

1. For the Cajun Seasoning: you can use my Cajun Seasoning Recipe that is listed here. Use 1 Tablespoon per pound of chicken. You can double it and triple it to meet your needs.
2. You can substitute the heavy cream or half and half cream for some chicken stock and cream cheese.
3. Linguine is another great option to use to make this Cajun Chicken Pasta dish.

Please let me know what you think about this Cajun Chicken Pasta, in the comment section below.

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