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Ultra Creamy 30-Minute One-Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Make restaurant-style Cajun Chicken Pasta at home fast. This recipe delivers a rich, spicy cream sauce and tender chicken, ready in 30 minutes using just one pot for simple cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 8 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
  4. Add the heavy cream and cubed cream cheese to the skillet. Whisk constantly until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Add the dry pasta directly into the simmering sauce. Stir well to coat.
  6. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. If the sauce becomes too thick before the pasta is done, add a splash more broth or water.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is rich and creamy. Heat through for 1 minute.
  8. Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For a bolder flavor, use a high-quality, store-bought Cajun seasoning blend.
  • If you prefer shrimp over chicken, cook the shrimp separately and stir them in during the last step with the chicken.
  • To make this a low-carb option, substitute the pasta with zucchini noodles (zoodles) and add them in the last 2 minutes of cooking.

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