Experience the best of both worlds with this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, a delectable fusion that seamlessly blends the rich creaminess of Italian cuisine, with the bold and spicy flair of Cajun flavors.
In it, you will find sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasonings as well as Cajun seasoning and green onions. A true melting pot of flavors! With rich textures and a harmonious blend of spices and cream, this 30-minute, one-pot meal will be impossible to resist!
How Can I Make Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Different?
You can blend flavors from different cuisines! To make this fusion-style sauce, you will need:
- Butter
- Heavy cream
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Italian seasoning
- Parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning
- Sliced green onions
And to finish the dish:
- Skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- Linguine pasta
Is It Ok To Mix Spices From Different Cuisines?
Yes! This is what a fusion dish is all about! Mixing and matching spices and flavors from different cuisines to make new, bold flavor combinations!
Steps For Making Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta:
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet and brown the sliced chicken breasts along with the Cajun seasoning until fully cooked.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Simmer until slightly thickened and mix in the cooked fettuccine. Serve with sliced green onions on top and extra parmesan cheese if desired.
What Spices Are In Cajun Seasoning?
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Onion powder
What’s in Italian Seasoning?
- Basil
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Marjoram
- Rosemary
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz linguine
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated and more for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions sliced thinly for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet and brown the sliced chicken breasts along with the Cajun seasoning until fully cooked.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Simmer until slightly thickened and mix in the cooked fettuccine. Serve with sliced green onions on top and extra parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Make sure the skillet and the butter are hot before adding the chicken so it can brown properly.
- If your butter burns regularly, try adding a bit of olive oil to it.
- Parmesan cheese is a bit salty, so be careful not to add too much extra salt.