Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

 

🌶️ Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta

A creamy, fiery pasta dish popular in Southern U.S. cuisine.

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 2 chicken breasts, sliced

• 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne or fettuccine)

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  2 tablespoons olive oil
  

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 bell pepper, sliced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1/2 cup chicken broth

• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (spicy!)

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• Salt and black pepper

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the pasta

   • Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Cook the chicken

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

   • Cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.

3. Prepare the sauce

   • In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.

   • Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, crushed red pepper, and a little extra Cajun seasoning.

   • Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

4. Combine

   • Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly with the spicy sauce.

5. Serve

   • Garnish with chopped parsley and extra crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.

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🔥 Tip: For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce like Frank's RedHot.