I am Valentina, the creator behind the food blog Valentinas Corner where I share our familys favorite recipes. Would fresh spinach cook well in the sauce? My husband had 3 bowls! In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. WoW Yummy .. I love all of your recipes and its a bonus when they freeze well for a quick weeknight meal! What Ingredients Do I Need For Cajun Chicken Pasta For this recipe, you will need: Penne Olive oil Chicken breast Cajun seasoning Salt & pepper Smoked sausage ( andouille or chorizo would be great) Garlic Fresh parsley Half & half ( half milk, half cream- 10% MF) Parmesan cheese You can honestly use any shape of pasta you want for this recipe! Secrets, tips and recipes to make more with your Air Fryer! Keep posting such a good posts so that i can also cook and serve good food in my family. I am dreaming this awesome dish and my mouth is full of water. It is quite yummy! Thanks for the great recipe . Mix the boneless chicken with a tablespoon of Cajun seasoning in a bowl. So glad it was loved, Emily! Added the sliced breasts along with parsley and sliced scallions. I pounded out my chicken breasts and they absolutely cooked in the stated time in the recipe. 1cup milk + 1-2tbsp corn starch (mix them real well before adding!) I quickly learned that its a bit on the salty side. Im glad your son wasnt harmed and so glad you were still able to enjoy what was left of the recipe! Thanks for all your amazing recipes. My only change I used sun-dried tomatoes; and it was amazing!! So yummy and easy! Thank you for the excellent review, Laura! Im excited to add this to our long lineup of 30-minute meals. Can this recipe be frozen? I also tossed in some Serrano for heat because I had it! In a large skillet over medium heat melt butter and sautee onions until translucent. I even made it while entertaining family and they loved it. We link the exact cajun we use in the recipe if youd like to take a look for more specifics. I made my own Cajun seasoning and the amount of heat was perfect. Any chance you can make this as a casserole? Dont use regular milk. Lol, A perfect meal for a hurried weeknight! However, if it is not available for a specific recipe, we recommend using free online resources at your discretion (you can Google nutritional calculator) to obtain such information. Ive made this a couple of times, and it seriously is so yummy! Hey David , the recipe calls for boneless skinless chicken breasts. Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onion. I am a chef and no matter which way you look at it pan frying, grill pan, oven, steam etc a chicken breast cannot be done in that time. I followed the recipe exactly, with the 2 Tbsp of Cajun Seasoning. Everyone loved it. Brown the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet. We now eat it once a week! Hi Sue! Hi. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. Have tried the chicken in strips, in chunks, etc., and wound up going with cut into strips, then half or third, but also add them in last, or a good chunk of the nicely browsed seasoning washes off the chickenso warm up the (6-8 cloves oops, another minor change) garlic and butter, add tomatoes and then add the cream and parmesan, then the pasta and mix, and only then add the chickenor lay it on top. I used Rotel tomatoes and had some extra spinach that I added. . Soooo good!!!! First of all, combine all the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Very good recipe, but next time I would probably half the Cajun spice. This recipe is sooo delicious! My wife fixed this one. Personally I dont like the taste of boiled chicken. Look super vibrant and gorgeous. FREE BONUS: 5 Secrets to Be a Better Cook! While pasta is cooking, add the Oven Roasted Diced Chicken to a large skillet and season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Delicious! Fish Tacos Recipe with Best Fish Taco Sauce! Homemade Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is such a simple and quick recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners. Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Trying to get my husband to cook more so I gave him this recipe, and I wouldve thought it was from a restaurant if I hadnt seen him cooking. I used a can of Rotel for diced tomatoes and the kids loved it . Thank you! Hi Christine, it will be less creamy and may struggle to thicken as a full-fat heavy whipping cream, but that should still work! I had to add garlic powder, paprika, salt, etc. Simply in love with pasta. Will be attempting a dairy free version tonight for supper. Cant wait to try more . Another local favorite includes our Parmesan Crusted Walleye! Wipe out the pasta pot, then add 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. What kind of cream is this recipe asking for. 2 pounds boneless,skinless chicken thighs or breast 2 teaspoons or more Cajun creole seasoning (salt free) 2 Tablespoons olive oil or canola oil 2 teaspoon garlic minced medium onion sliced 2 medium tomatoes diced 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon creole spice or blackened spice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Pensez-vous quil est possible dutiliser de la crme de table 15% en remplacement de la crme fouetter? Slice and season the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts. My husband and I absolutely loved it. Once cooked, drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and set aside until ready to combine. Add half the chicken in a single layer; do not stir. The flavor is spot on, a great dish. She and my father liked it was well. 10/10. Mix the flour, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Kosher salt and black pepper together in one bowl. EVERYONE in my family loves it and raves about it. Our family loved this easy recipe. Im making this recipe tonight. This recipe is amazing! It's robust, country-style cookery, just like this dish. I hate Alfredo sauce from a jar. This restaurant copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is sure to please. Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. added some nice flavor. Hi Jodie, in the recipe card, it mentioned 2/3 cup diced tomatoes below garlic. Absolutely delicious. Thanks so much! The Chilis where I live closed several years ago, and this was my favorite dish there. Hi Marge, I have not tested any dairy-free alternative to advise. So glad to hear that. Stir in diced tomatoes and pasta, then add chicken broth. Add pasta and cheese. The only thing I did differently was substitute lemon juice for the zest, and grilled the chicken. My boyfriend and I make this at least once a month now. Now its one of our favorites and I make it twice a month. Hello- Are the tomatoes, in this recipe, peeled or unpeeled? I love having pasta but the Cajun Chicken Pasta I have never tried. I wish I had added more! The Ingredients listed on the cajun season I use are Salt, Red Pepper, Black Pepper, and Garlic. Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Holly! Wonderful recipe! Hard to screw up. Would love to make this, it sounds so good!! Also quick to make. So let me start off by saying that this is my favorite meal at Chilis Ive looked for copycats recipes but just never found one that seemed close. Youre welcome! Thank you. You can make your own Cajun seasoning to your preference, or buy it. Toss around to coat. Touch device users, explore by touch or with . The only thing we did different was green onion instead of parsley, This recipe is awesome. xoxo Kateihttp://whatskatieupto.com. This was amazing!!! Melt the butter and add the garlic. Delicious! Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper . My toddler and husband enjoyed it very much. Thank you so much for sharing that with me. Thank you! Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. I cooked a cupple of your recipes so far and you just hit the top of my favourite recipe-blog-list. My complaint is with the serving sizein what universe would 2 chicken breasts and only 8oz of pasta make 6 servings?? Learn how your comment data is processed. Thanks for a wonderful recipe! Will definitely make again! It is definitely a must to add to the regular menu. i would recommend leaving out the lemon. Will be making this again. Since I adore you and all of your recipes I gave it a shot and WOW this was fantastic! Add parmesan cheese: Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese. Please try at home :)CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA (2/3 SERVINGS)INGREDIEN. My produce drawers are always filled with various odds and ends as well . In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp oil. Directions Rub chicken with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Id really appreciate it. When I am not in the kitchen, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and 5 children. Thats wonderful, Rach! If I double this recipe is there anything that you would do differently ? If youre not a big fan of lemon zest, you can omit as needed. Also, any tips on how to reduce the amount of saturated fat? Leave half of the seasoning for the pasta sauce. I used Zatarains Cajun seasoning. Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Kim! Once the cooked chicken is cooled, cut it up into small cubes and set is aside. Very good! The only changes made were to add mushrooms and another clove of garlic. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Thanks. This dish was absolutely delicious! Go to the store the sauce is amazing. Place the chicken pieces in a large Ziploc bag then season with cajun seasoning, salt, and oil. Cook & Season the Pepper: Add the red bell pepper, garlic, Cajun seasoning, basil, paprika, ground black pepper, salt and cayenne pepper. I just made this today, and it is so good! I ate it. Step 3: Heat the oil in a large skillet, and cook the chicken in batches over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes per side. So glad this one made it to your weekly rotation. Thats so great! And you know it tastes 10000x better! This was good & the whole family enjoyed it. Just some level-up suggestions! Set aside and keep warm. I upped the ingredients to feed the family and have leftovers. The added broth & wine made the sauce less gooey. My husband and I made this tonight and followed it exactly except I didnt have fresh parm (just the stuff in the jar and did half cup instead). thanks Chungah. Allow to simmer gently for a few minutes until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Reduce heat to medium and cover. Add the olive oil and butter to a large deep skillet. It was excellent. Im glad you love this recipe. This has become one of our go to chicken and pasta dishes. Will definitely be making this one again! This recipe looks and sounds absolutely delicious. Drain pasta and set aside. I didnt have fresh tomatoes or parsley so I used a drained can of diced tomatoes sprinkled with a little of the cajun spice. Making this tonight, just wanted to comment that in the first part that lists ingredients, it does not mention the tomatoes. Thank you!! This recipe is AWESOME! Prep Time 15 MINS Cook Time 20 MINS KCals 474 Carbs 60G Serving 4 Metric/ Cups Toggle Ingredients 2 chicken breasts diced (Approx 120g each) 250 g fusilli pasta or whichever pasta shape you prefer 1 onion diced Instructions. Marinate for 15-30 minutes in the fridge. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Set aside. It still turned out fine. Thnks. Hi Tracy, thanks so much. I love that this can be reheated after being done the day before. Uncover; stir. We put it over Spaghetti squash! I will make this again for sure! In case anyone is wondering, this recipe tastes delicious with old bay seasoning. Im so glad I took a chance. I cant do much spice, so I will modify this with less cayenne and red pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Love ^_^, Hi Chungah! She kept asking for more! Thank you for sharing that with us, Carrie! When I buy free ranch, organic chicken breasts, the cooking time is about 7 minutes per side. Thank you for your review and suggestion. Add the bell peppers and saut until soft, then add the garlic and cook . However, if you dont have penne on hand then any pasta will work as a substitute, including rotini, spaghetti, or rigatoni. 2. That is the word my Husband used when he messaged me from work about the meal I sent with him. Youre welcome! Creamy pasta with pieces of tender and juicy cajun flavored chicken in the most delicious homemade cajun sauce. Im glad so glad it was a hit. But this cajun pasta has always had my heart and soul. So glad to hear that, Kat! Continue whisking for 2 minutes or until sauce starts to slightly thicken and comes to a boil. Bring to a boil. Pasta is almost daily on the menu in my family and the children can never have enough of it! I had to substitute the heavy whipping cream for 18% cream (half and half) due to dietary issues and worked out beautifully! While the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Thanks for the recipe. Dear Lord This is FANTASTIC!! Make it ASAP! Then drain the water out and keep the pasta warm by placing it back in the pot with the lid on. Hubby and toddler approved meal, will be going in the monthly rotation for sure! I do mine on the stovetop with a little added milk and on the lowest setting. 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