How to make Cajun Chicken Pasta tasty

Cajun Chicken Pasta - . Today I am sharing this Cajun Chicken Pasta! A quick and easy dinner that is ready in under 45 minutes!

Cajun Chicken Pasta

You can cook Cajun Chicken Pasta with 10 Ingredients and 7 steps. See the following guide!

Ingredients for Cajun Chicken Pasta:

  1. 1 lb chicken diced.
  2. 2 red peppers.
  3. 1 medium red onion.
  4. 3 tbsp minced garlic.
  5. 3-4 tbsp butter.
  6. 1 cup heavy cream.
  7. 4-6 oz cream cheese.
  8. 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
  9. 3-6 tsp cajan seasoning (we use Badia).
  10. 1 box pasta (we like penne).

Step by step how to cook Cajun Chicken Pasta:

  1. Put water on to boil for the pasta..
  2. Sauté garlic and onions with the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook until garlic is fragrant..
  3. Season chicken with paprika (optional) and add to skillet. Cook over medium heat..
  4. Add pasta once water is boiling and cook to al dente. Reserve some pasta water to thin out sauce if needed..
  5. Once chicken is cooked through add cream cheese, heavy cream, and cajan seasoning. Stir frequently and cook until cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce..
  6. Add red peppers and parmesan cheese and cook until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling..
  7. Mix pasta in with sauce and add pasta water as needed to thin sauce. Add additional parmesan cheese and cajan seasoning to taste and enjoy!.