Quick and easy Cajun chicken pasta recipe, made with simple ingredients in one pot on stovetop. This 30 minute meal is comfort food, packed with Cajun seasoning.
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This easy weeknight pasta dish has delicious bold flavors just like my One Pot Cajun Chicken and Rice and this Cajun Chicken (One Pot). We are a family who does not like bland food and these are a hit every single time!
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Key ingredients
- Pasta- I like to use spaghetti but other shapes can work well too. 1 pound Spaghetti
- Butter and olive oil- These add flavor and also keep the ingredients from sticking to the pot.
- Chicken- Use boneless breast and cut into very small cubes
- Cajun seasoning- This can be store-bought or homemade.
- Lemon zest- This adds a little bit tanginess as well as an incredible aroma.
- Vegetables- You can use whatever you like but I prefer onions, red peppers and garlic.
- Alfredo sauce- This adds so much creaminess to the overall dish.
- Parmesan cheese- For best flavor, I highly recommend using freshly grated cheese.
How to make easy one pot Cajun chicken pasta recipe from scratch?
- Heat oil and butter in a large nonstick pot.
- Add chicken and seasonings and cook until no longer pink.
- Add red peppers, onions, garlic and saute for a couple of minutes.
- Add Alfredo sauce, parmesan cheese and boiled pasta.
- Mix everything together and you are done.
What sides to serve with creamy Cajun pasta?
- Bread sticks
- Dinner rolls
- Salad
- Garlic bread
- Crusty bread
Variations
- Make this healthier- Use low fat cheese and low fat Alfredo sauce. Also, replace butter with olive oil.
- Turn this into a pasta bake- Stir fry Cajun chicken with vegetables. Cut chicken into small cubes. Boil pasta. Spread out pasta in a large casserole dish. Top it off with chicken and vegetables. Pour Alfredo sauce on top. Sprinkle lots of parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is bubbly and you are done.
- To enhance the creaminess- Add more Alfredo sauce and parmesan cheese. However, I feel like that dilutes the Cajun flavor. So, add more Cajun seasoning to offset any loss of flavor.
- Try other proteins- I used only chicken but you can also make this with sausage and even shrimp.
- Get creative with your use of cheese- I used only parmesan cheese but you can try so many other varieties like feta, gouda, mozzarella and more.
- Add veggies- Such as colorful peppers, broccoli, green beans, carrots.
- Try other pasta shapes- I used spaghetti but you can use penne pasta too. The flavor won't be affected obviously.
Tips and techniques
- Prior to cooking, cut the chicken really small because it mixes more evenly with the pasta and you get to enjoy it in every single bite.
- Either homemade or store-bought Alfredo sauce can be used.
- Important: Make sure the Alfredo sauce you are using is plain and not seasoned with other herbs and spices.
- Any type of pasta can be used- spaghetti, linguine, penne, elbow, shells e.t.c.
- Use unsalted butter to prevent the meal from becoming too salty.
- Use a large nonstick pot to prevent any sticking and burning.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning, based on your preference.
Recipe FAQs
Heat store-bought or homemade Alfredo sauce. Add Cajun seasoning according to your preference. Mix until combined and you are done.
Mix together the following ingredients: 2 tbsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp Italian seasoning, 2 tbsp paprika, 2 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp dried thyme, 1 tbsp onion powder. Store in a sealed jar at room temperature for up to 3 months.
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Recipe
One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Spaghetti
- 3 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 tablespoon Butter Unsalted
- 2 pounds Boneless chicken breast Cut into very small cubes
- 3 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- ½ teaspoon Lemon zest
- ⅓ cup Onion Finely chopped
- ½ cup Red pepper Cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Finely minced
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce Adjust according to your preference, OR heavy cream
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti in a large nonstick pot, as per box instructions. Drain water and keep aside.
- In the same pot, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, lemon zest and saute everything until chicken is no longer pink.
- Add onion, red peppers, garlic and saute for about 1 minute. Make sure not to burn the garlic.
- Pour Alfredo sauce and cook until mixture is thick and creamy.
Note: If you are using heavy cream instead of Alfredo sauce, let it cook over medium high heat until liquid is reduced and sauce thickens. - Stir in parmesan cheese.
- Mix in boiled spaghetti and enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- If you are not fond of Alfredo sauce, you can omit it completely and just mix in parmesan cheese and it will still taste great.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Noelle says
This looks great, going to make it soon 🙂
Tisha says
Cajun Chicken Pasta is one of my favorite meals! I usually make it with penne but love the idea of spaghetti noodles! Will have to try that next time
Staci says
I don't like alfredo or parmesan, and didn't have any cream, so I made the recipe without those components. It's so good! I will definitely be making it again. Quick and easy.