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A creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe tossed in a delicious cajun sauce with your favorite vegetables. It's made all in one pan and on the table in 20 minutes!
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Cajun Chicken Pasta is our favorite one-pot-meal.
Cajun Chicken Pasta is our favorite one-pot-meal.Weeknights just got an upgrade with this easy cajun chicken pasta! It's made all in one pan with simple pantry ingredients that come together so harmoniously. It's easy to customize with your favorite veggies, and it has a mild to medium spice, so my kids love it too. Check out my tips below for adjusting the spice level for your family, and if you want a healthier version. I've also included adaptations and information for anyone counting their macros or looking for high protein meals.
How to Make Cajun Chicken Pasta:
Sauté Chicken and Veggies: Cook pasta then drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside. Add butter to a skillet then add garlic and cook for a couple minutes. Add chicken and vegetables then season with cajun seasoning. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until chicken is almost cooked through. Add milk and cream cheese then stir for 2-3 minutes until cream cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
Serve: Add pasta and cheese to the pan then stir to combine and season with salt and pepper if needed.
Recipe Variations:
- Spice Level: This pasta has a mild to medium spice level, if you want it less spicy, start with just 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning, or more than 2 teaspoons (or a sprinkle of cayenne), for more spicy pasta.
- Pasta: I usually use farfalle (bowtie) pasta, but you can substitute 8 oz of penne, shells, rotini, linguine, or your favorite pasta.
- Make it Healthier:
- Use whole grain pasta.
- Add extra veggies: Look in your fridge and use up what you have. Some of my favorites are: sliced bell peppers, spinach, asparagus, mushrooms, broccoli, zucchini, etc.
- Use olive oil instead of butter, or reduce the butter in half.
- Use low fat cream cheese and skim milk in the sauce, and don't add the parmesan cheese.
Make Ahead Instructions:
Cook vegetables and chicken in the creamy sauce. Store in the fridge until ready to serve, when you can reheat it and stir in cooked pasta and shredded cheese.
More Pasta Recipes:
- Manicotti
- Pasta Primavera
- Tuscan Chicken Pasta
- Pastalaya
- Harissa Pasta
- Baked Ziti
- Crock Pot Baked Ziti
- Chicken Parmesan
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Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces farfalle pasta, (or your favorite type)
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, , minced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, (about 2 breasts), cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, , more or less, to taste
- 4 ounces cream cheese, , softened and cut into small pieces
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, , more to taste, if needed
- Fresh vegetables, if desired, , see note*
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Cook chicken: In a large pot or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken pieces (and any desired vegetables*) and season with cajun seasoning. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until chicken is nearly cooked through.
- Add milk and cream cheese, stirring well until cream cheese has melted and sauce is smooth, 2-3 minutes. Stir in pasta, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I originally shared this recipe December 2014. Updated April 2020 and September 2024.
I used up three kinds of pasta because I had just a little of each! I also used homemade Cajun seasoning. I added orange bell peppers and onions, plus green onions on top. I only added about half cup milk because it was 1%. Really easy, great for weeknights and soooo good!! I skipped the Parmesan because that doesn’t seem Cajun to me lol.
What would you recommend if you dont have cajun seasoning?
I would make your own–just requires a few pantry spices. A google search will pull up many good recipes.
This recipe was a hit w/my family of 6, even my 8 year-old twins. I had to double the recipe. I would really, really, love it with less black pepper & more broccoli. I left this recipe for my husband to make and he did an excellent job. I did have him make a few minor changes no added salt, a cup of cream & half and half since we doubled the recipe. Will definitely be making this recipe again. I also used mini farfalle.
I made a double batch and my whole family was SILENCED!!! Even the two year old was stuffing her face! Absolutely amazing thank you so much! I will definitely be making this many times again!
Amazing dish! I used penne noodles and Neufchatel cheese instead of regular cream cheese, and I added in a chopped red bell pepper! The sauce seemed very thin at first but thickened beautifully.
It is for sure on our list to make again! I am not sure if it was the addition of the bell pepper but this dish was INCREDIBLY filling and I think it was more like six adult servings as opposed to four.
This is FAVORITE here. SO tasty! I usually double it because I also survive on leftovers. so YUM! 🙂
My family loved this dish. I will definitely be making it again!
I am super excited to make this tonight. One question: I only have lactose free 2% milk on hand. Would that still work?
That should be fine 🙂
This recipe is so good! It’s on repeat at my house because my kids love it!
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made this !! It’s my daughters all time favorite . I can’t trll you how many people I’ve told yo follow you on here and FB . I make so many of your recipes because they are user friendly . Merry Christmas ?
You are so sweet, thank you for following and sharing! XOX