Description
This creamy Cajun chicken pasta is a spicy, cheesy comfort dish packed with bold flavor and restaurant-style indulgence. Tender Cajun-seasoned chicken breast sits on penne pasta tossed in a rich garlic mozzarella cream sauce that clings to every bite. It’s the perfect blend of heat and silky, cheesy goodness—ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1⁄3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat chicken breasts dry and rub with Cajun seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
3. Boil penne pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium. Melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
5. Pour in heavy cream, stir, and bring to a simmer.
6. Add mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Stir until sauce is smooth.
7. Toss in drained pasta and mix well to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Slice chicken into strips and place on top of the pasta.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest melt in your sauce.
To reheat leftovers, add a splash of cream or milk to restore creaminess.
For extra richness, stir in a spoonful of cream cheese into the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: spicy pasta, chicken pasta, mozzarella sauce