Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe | Easy Creamy Dinner
This creamy Cajun chicken pasta is delicious, and moreover, it’s perfect for busy nights. Packed with juicy chicken, rich tomato sauce, and a little Cajun spice for extra flavor.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients You’ll Need:
1 tbsp olive oil
400g chicken breasts (chopped into large chunks)
3 garlic cloves (finely chopped or grated)
2 tbsp Cajun-style seasoning
400g can chopped tomatoes (or passata)
1 chicken stock cube (crumbled)
500g penne (or another tube- shaped pasta)
150ml double cream
20g parmesan (finely grated, plus extra to serve)
½ lemon (juiced)
chopped parsley to serve (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1
First, heat the olive oil in a large, shallow saucepan or deep frying pan over a medium heat. Next, add the chicken, season lightly, and fry for 6–8 mins, stirring occasionally until just golden all over – no need to worry about it being cooked through at this stage.
Step 2
Then, stir in the garlic and cook for 2 mins more. After that, scatter over the Cajun seasoning and stir so the chicken pieces are evenly coated, making this Cajun chicken pasta full of bold flavor. Next, tip in the tomatoes, a quarter of a can of water, and the stock cube. Finally, stir, then bring to a simmer and cook for 5 mins. Learn more about Cajun seasoning here.
Step 3
Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta for a minute less than pack instructions. At the same time, stir the cream into the chicken and continue to simmer gently. Once the pasta is cooked, drain well and stir it into the chicken mixture. Then, finish cooking the pasta in the sauce over a low heat for 2 mins. Afterward, stir in the parmesan and lemon juice, and cook for 1 min more. Finally, serve the pasta straight from the pan, or tip into a large serving bowl. Scatter with parsley, if you like, and extra parmesan.
Serve your Cajun chicken pasta with a side of garlic bread or a fresh salad. For more family-friendly ideas, visit our Momnation recipe page.
*(Credits to BBC Good Food)*
