Description
This One-Pan Creamy Sweet and Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta delivers bold Cajun flavor in a luscious cream sauce—all made in one skillet. It’s spicy, sweet, and incredibly satisfying for any dinner night.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts
8 oz fettuccine pasta
1 ½ cups heavy cream
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
2 tbsp butter
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Generously season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning on both sides. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sear chicken until fully cooked and golden, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and let rest.
2. In the same skillet, add more butter if needed. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in honey (or brown sugar) and more Cajun seasoning. Mix to combine.
4. Add uncooked fettuccine pasta. Simmer over medium heat for 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and sauce thickens.
5. Slice rested chicken into strips and return to the pan. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
6. Garnish with parsley and crushed red pepper if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Use a high-quality Cajun blend or make your own for the best flavor balance.
For extra creaminess, finish with an additional splash of cream just before serving.
Don’t overcook the pasta—stop at al dente so it doesn’t become mushy in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken, One-Pan Pasta, Spicy Creamy Chicken Pasta