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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

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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!

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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

Creamy Cajun Chicken 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:

  1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. Simmer until slightly thickened and mix in the cooked fettuccine. Serve with sliced green onions on top and extra parmesan cheese if desired.

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 654kcal

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.
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Nutrition

Calories: 654kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 30g

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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