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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

A restaurant-quality pasta dish featuring tender seared chicken breasts, al dente spaghetti, and a rich Cajun-spiced cream sauce made with cheddar and parmesan. Ready in just 45 minutes with bold flavors and minimal cleanup.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 300 g spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp parsley flakes

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and sprinkle all seasonings evenly on both sides, pressing gently into the meat.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place seasoned chicken in the hot oil and cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes. Flip and cook for another 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165F. Transfer to a cutting board to rest.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions, usually 9-11 minutes. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  4. In the same skillet used for chicken, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream slowly while stirring. Reduce heat to medium-low and add cheddar and parmesan cheeses a handful at a time, stirring after each addition until fully melted and smooth.
  6. Slice the rested chicken breasts into strips. Add drained spaghetti to the sauce and toss gently. Fold in sliced chicken and sprinkle with parsley flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 42gFat: 28gSodium: 890mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for better browning. Cook pasta al dente for best texture in the creamy sauce. Let garlic cook for only about 1 minute to avoid burning. Add cheese gradually to prevent a grainy sauce. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.

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