Im so happy youre enjoying my recipes, Marlen! Ive made this before and it was delicious!!! . 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 Hi , Im just curious what type of brand did you use for Heavy Cream ? Im happy it was enjoyed. Basically just cream. Itll help thicken the sauce, Super good!! Thaw overnight in the fridge and then reheat it in the oven, microwave, or on the stove. Thanks for sharing that with us, good to know that you were able to make this work using the ingredients that you have on hand. I was looking to use up all the squash and okra from the garden, so I added that with the butter and garlic, and it was fantastic. 1 teaspoon Salt. To double the recipe do you just double the recipe? I always recommend doing your own calculations since the nutrition calculator will pull generic nutrition info for cajun seasoning rather than for a specific brand. It was a creamy cajun pasta with shrimp and chicken. Read my disclosure policy here. No joke. I used half and half cuz that is what I had. Since I dont have a preference, can you please tell me which brand of cajun seasoning you used. And combo of chicken to the pasta adds a different flavor to it. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes. My husband gobbled it up and asked for seconds! Reduce heat to medium low and continue to cook for 10-12 minutes or until the noodles are al dente and there is only about inch of liquid along the bottom. Season to taste if needed. And you know it tastes 10000x better! Otherwise, this was a great recipe. In a separate bowl, stir together the Italian breadcrumbs . Then went forward with the rest of the recipe, again adding garlic and onion powders as well as a little shake of cayenne as I found my creole seasoning didnt have enough heat. Thank you for sharing. What would be good? This is absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again!! Actually I ate so much and just about ate the whole thing myself. Add the chicken pieces (and any desired vegetables) and season with cajun seasoning. So glad this one made it to your weekly rotation. Pro Tip: You can adjust the spiciness in the pasta by adding more or less of the Cajun seasoning. Its a combination of black pepper, onion powder, salt, paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and some red pepper flakes. I just made this today, and it is so good! Place 2 chicken breasts in a shallow bowl and coat on both sides with of the Cajun seasoning. How to Make Cajun Chicken Pasta Cook Pasta - boil in a pot of salted water until al dente, according to the package instructions. We made this last night and it was so good!!! Followed your recipe to a T & it turned out perfect! I will definitely make this again! Add the chicken, spread into an even layer, and leave untouched for 1 minute. I did end up using a splash or two more of cream because I like my pasta saucy and I added a few dashes of cajun seasoning as well to give a little heat. Thanks so much, Stacie! Im glad so glad it was a hit. Perhaps the recipes from my culture have conditioned me to expect a lot of spices and flavour and seasoning. My hubbie will be making a trip to the grocery store tomorrow despite the fact that we have about a foot of snow! EXCELLENT!!! This ones a keeper! In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. So glad it was a hit. Thank you for sharing that with us, Gerri! Im glad its become a favorite, Gloria. Ok, I guess I also ignore the measure the parmesan and probably wind up with closer to a cup of parmesan. This recipe is delicious. In a large skillet, add the butter. Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and sprinkle in cajun seasoning. If I leave out the lemon zest, will it still be yummy? The flavor is spot on, a great dish. Here are some great ways to serve Cajun Chicken Pasta: Make ahead: You can prepare this dish ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Cook until the bell pepper becomes soft (about 4 more minutes). 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 think it pulled forward an old link for the Cajun Seasoning. Perfect texture to my liking. Dont sleep on this one! You can see the images with the steps above in the blog notes. Hi Traci! I always suggest making a recipe as written the first time around and then adjusting to your liking. WOW! Thats wonderful, Jennifer! Thats so great! Im so glad you loved it. I have tried a lot of your recipes since coming across one by chance and let me say I dont think Ive come across a disappointing one yet!!! Cut the chicken into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes. I made my own cajun spice mix (recipe from allrecipes.com) to put on the chicken breasts. Natasha, this recipe is so DELICIOUS!!!! Sauted those until soft, added the garlic, and a drained can of rotell. Thank you so much for sharing. I followed your tip to use half and half and it was still nice and thick with no other adjustments. And thank you Natasha for this great recipe.. I hope you find something you enjoy! Store in an airtight container. Its definitely one for the rotation round here! Then heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet. Ive made this for 2 days in a row now. Toss around to coat. Already asking when is the next time Im going to make it again. Love it! It is a huge hit with the kids! My wife saved a handful of your recipes that made it into our weekly rotation, and now Im doing the cooking Ive made a few adjustments but this recipe is great. So glad you loved it, Angela! It's robust, country-style cookery, just like this dish. Thank you for sharing. They start to break down a bit during the cooking process so they are not as obvious in the finished product. Thank you for sharing that with us, Carrie! Made it, loved it! Stir occasionally until cream cheese is melted and incorporated. I butterflied my chicken breasts and it was amazing!! 2 Tbs of seasoning divided by 6 servings is 1 tsp. Holy Moley this is an amazing recipe! Asking due to a family member with kidney disease on low sodium diet. In a small bowl, add paprika, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes; stir to combine. Thank you for sharing. Slice the mushrooms. Be sure to reserve some pasta cooking water for later. It reminded me of a dish they have at TGIFridays. Made for dinner today! Freezing sounds like an amazing idea but unfortunately, I cannot answer this with certainty as I have never tried freezing this myself. Any good suggestions? I love cajun flavor and would love to make it as is but some family members do not care for cajun flavor. Thanks for a wonderful recipe! Sounds good, it it delicious with shrimp too! So good! Is this okay as leftovers? Pretty easy although my sauce didnt thicken up as much as I thought it might. I made it with zoodles instead of pasta. Thats really nice of you. Stir in diced tomatoes and pasta, then add chicken broth. . I think you have done an excellent job with the Cajun theme. I am a fan of the Food Network Shows that feature lots of great Chefs. I will definitely be making this over and over again! added some nice flavor. . Drain. !I used 1/2 can drained fire roasted tomatoes and made my own Cajun spice mix. In any case Im printing this one out! In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Thank you for sharing your delicious recipe! it was so good. Thanks, Tisha! Thank you for the review. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Thanks. This dish never fails and is a family favourite. Meanwhile, boil the linguine pasta. Damn Delicious. 1 serving: 398 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Hi Rita! Im so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 Tbsp salt. You can try adding less red pepper to it. I make extra sauce and add an extra chicken breast as my husband insists I cook a serving for his lunch the following day! Also, can I use rotisserie chicken in this recipe? My kids even loved it. Explore. And he said this may be my best dish I cooked. Thank you for this delicious recipe. She and my father liked it was well. Yvonne. Cut the chicken breasts in 1 inch cubes. Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning 8 ounces penne pasta 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream, or more, to taste teaspoon lemon zest cup freshly grated Parmesan Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste very interested in making this! Thanks a lot for your good comments and feedback. It was just right not to Spicy and not too salty. Keep up the good work. However, it will taste different. We used this McCormick Cajun seasoning HERE which has significantly less sodium. So glad it was loved, Emily! Sorry no pics, I never remember that stuff until we finish. Soooo good!!!! We appreciate that you will be sharing my blog with others and I hope they love the recipes too! Go to the store the sauce is amazing. I used creole seasoning and added garlic and onion powders for the chicken. Thank you for sharing. Delish dish. The rotation of the rotisserie creates self basting and slow roasting skewers resulting in juicy and succulent meats such as Spit-Roasted Chicken and Hanger Steak with Horseradish-Whipped Potatoes. Hi Jamie, I used fresh diced tomatoes. Thanks! This was awesome Natasha! Made this for my bf and he loved it! I am VERY new to cooking and I was surprised at how easy this pasta was to make (: Thank you so much for the awesome recipe! Melt the butter and add the garlic. Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Holly! So glad it was enjoyed. Absolutely delicious, Ill be using this again! Hi Scott! Definitely goes on my great recipe list. Id literally go there just for this. Im not good at cooking lol, add a quarter or a half tablespoon of cornstarch as youre mixing the sauce together. It was excellent. Thank you so so much for sharing this recipe and this is my family keeper . I was skeptical, but its very good. Also added a few bottled roasted red peppers that I had. My 16 year old niece got the recipe from me and she makes it regularly. So happy to hear that, Sara! If you experiment, I hope you love it! Sounds good, I bet that will work just fine! I am always tempted by the color and eye appeal of your recipe long before the taste reaches my lips! My family never gets tired of it. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-2 inch chunks 1 lb Penne pasta cooked according to directions on box (You could also use Gemelli, Rotini or any other pasta of choice) 3 teaspoons cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 2-3 green onions sliced thin This was soooo easy, quick and had minimal ingredients ! In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning. Here is the cajun seasoning we use, McCormick brand, it is significantly less in sodium. Add garlic and cook just until fragrant for about 30 seconds. The kids ask almost weekly when will I make it again! Stir to coat the chicken with spices. Can I substitute half and half for the heavy cream? I do mine on the stovetop with a little added milk and on the lowest setting. Sooooooooo Damn Delicious! Definitely a keeper! My only critique would be the 1/2 tsp lemon zest was a bit too much. Cut chicken breast into strips. Cook noodles and chicken together: Cover and bring to a rapid boil. Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through. Thanks for this! Im so glad you loved the recipe. Place the chicken pieces in a large Ziploc bag then season with cajun seasoning, salt, and oil. Nutritional information is provided only for select and new recipes at this time. Thanks for your review, we appreciate you sharing your experience making this recipe. Hi Riley! Excellent recipe. Thank you for sharing with us. 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