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Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti

A luxurious and spicy pasta dish featuring tender cajun-blackened chicken bites over spaghetti tossed in a rich parmesan and garlic cream sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun, Italian-Fusion
Calories: 680

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Pasta
  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless, cubed
  • 10 oz spaghetti dry
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning divided
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter for searing
Cream Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
  • Tongs
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. While water heats, cut chicken into 1-inch cubes and toss with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Let reduce for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and remaining 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Remove from heat and whisk in parmesan cheese until smooth. If sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of reserved pasta water.
  8. Add cooked spaghetti and chicken back into the pan. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra spice, add cayenne pepper. For veggies, sauté bell peppers with the garlic.