Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta – A Spicy & Comfort Dinner Favorite

This creamy Cajun chicken pasta recipe is a quick and easy for dinner which makes a perfect recipe for weeknight dinner.

It’s creamy, cheesy with enough spice. This creamy pasta with juicy chicken and tasty vegetables makes this chicken pasta recipe a fan favorite. 

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is All time favorite in our home. If you are looking for a great dish which spice up, this spicy pasta recipe is the perfect solution.

This recipe is easy to make and will made with no time at all. 

This recipe combination of juicy chicken, fresh veggies, zesty parmesan cheese, pasta, spicy Cajun seasoning, and all smothered with a creamy, flavorful sauce.

The best part of this recipe is that it can be cooked and ready to serve under 30 minutes. This Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is so easy to make, which you won’t mind making it for your family over and over again.

To make this creamy Cajun chicken pasta, you’ll start by cooking your pasta. Once it’s al dente, cook your chicken, peppers, Cajun seasoning in a skillet. 

Later, you will add in milk and cream cheese which gives creaminess to your spicy chicken pasta recipe. Stir it until it’s creamy, later add your parmesan and pasta.

When it’s cooked to perfection, the Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is ready to serve.

Why You’ll Love This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

This is one pan dinner which can ready under 30 minutes.

This Cajun chicken pasta recipe is creamy, spicy, cheesy and so delicious.

Cajun seasoning gives right amount of spice to this dish.

This chicken pasta dinner is great way to sneak veggies into your diet.

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is hearty, filling dinner which your whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients For Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

• Bow Tie Pasta: I use bow tie pasta for this Cajun chicken pasta recipe but you can also use any pasta you like, such as penne, rotini, linguini.
• Unsalted Butter: I recommend to use unsalted butter because you can control salt content in your recipe.
• Minced Garlic: I use minced garlic in a jar because of how easy it to use. But you can also use fresh garlic for this chicken pasta recipe.
• Chicken Breasts: Use boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenders.
• Cajun Seasoning: This is a Cajun spice blend of paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, pepper and oregano. You can also use blackened seasoning for this spicy chicken pasta recipe instead of Cajun seasoning.
• Salt and Pepper: You can add more or less of them to your taste.
• Cream Cheese: Use soften cream cheese in microwave about 30 seconds prior to adding it to skillet.
• Milk: I prefer to use 1% milk in this chicken pasta recipe. But you can use any type of milk.
• Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese: It adds the most flavor to this recipe.
• Yellow Bell Pepper: You can remove seeds and slice into this slices. You can also substitute one red or yellow pepper for a green bell pepper.

How To Make Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

You can cook pasta according to package directions until they become al dente. Then, drain pasta rinse it with cold water and set pasta aside.

Take a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Later add minced garlic and continue cooking about 30-45 seconds.

Now, add cubed chicken, sliced red and yellow bell peppers, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper to skillet and stir ingredients until seasoning has coated chicken and peppers well. Cook it about 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and peppers become soft.

Later, add milk and softened cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese has melted and the sauce becomes creamy.

Now, add cooked pasta and freshly grated parmesan cheese and stir well to combine all ingredients and coat the pasta well.

And serve immediately with garlic bread or a green salad. Enjoy!

Popular Substitutions And Additions

If you want to make the lighter side of this Cajun chicken pasta recipe, then use a whole grain or quinoa pasta. And substitute butter for olive oil. Don’t use the cream cheese and opt for fat free cream cheese and parmesan.

You can use different types of pasta in place of brownie pasta.

You can also use blackening seasoning in place of Cajun seasoning.

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Storing And Reheating Leftover Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cool the Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe and place it in an airtight container to store it in fridge for up to 3 days. When you are ready to eat, then you can reheat the leftovers. Place it in microwave for 60 seconds and add a dash of milk to make spicy chicken pasta sauce creamy again.

What To Serve With This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This Cajun chicken pasta is so delicious and served with French bread or garlic bread. I like dipping the bread into sauce from pasta. You can serve with pasta recipe with salad on the side.

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta FAQ’S

What is al dente mean?

It means almost done. But technically al dente means to leave food when still a little hard.

Where can I find Cajun seasoning for this recipe?

You can find it in spice aisle in most stores.

Can I use Neufchatel cheese instead of cream cheese for this chicken pasta recipe?

Yes, feel free to use Neufchatel cheese in this Cajun chicken pasta recipe.

Can I use green bell pepper in this pasta instead of red and yellow?

Yes, you can use green bell pepper to substitute the red and yellow peppers.

 

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