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How to Make Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Today's creamy Cajun chicken pasta will satisfy your cravings to the fullest. Plus, it's super quick and easy to make — prepping and cooking are done in 20 minutes!
  • cook TIME 8 mins
  • prep TIME 12 mins
  • total TIME 20 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American-Italian, Louisianian
Keyword: cajun pasta, creamy cajun chicken pasta, creamy cajun chicken pasta recipe, how to make creamy cajun chicken pasta
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 459 kcal

Ingredients (16)

  • 14 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 14 oz cooked conchiglie
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 4 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 2 oz onion diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

In a pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp minced garlic. Sauté them for 30 seconds.

2

Add 14 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, and 1/4 tsp chili powder. Stir fry for 3 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken thighs onto another plate.

3

In the same pan, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 oz diced onion. Sauté until translucent, about 1 minute.

4

Pour in 1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth, 1/2 cup whole milk, and 4 tbsp heavy cream. Stir occasionally for 30 seconds.

5

Add cooked chicken thighs, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Cook for another 30 seconds.

6

Stir in 14 oz cooked conchiglie and let simmer for 2 minutes.

7

Remove from heat. Garnish with 0.5 oz shredded Parmesan and 2 tbsp chopped parsley.

8

Enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 459 kcal | Fat 22 g | Saturated Fat 9 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat 9 g | Cholesterol 123 mg | Sodium 567 mg | Potassium 403 mg | Carbohydrate 35 g | Fiber 2 g | Sugar 3 g | Protein 29 g | Vitamin A 408 IU | Vitamin C 4 mg | Calcium 119 mg | Iron 2 mg