Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is the perfect family meal. Juicy cajun-spiced chicken is served over a bed of creamy linguine that’s packed full of sautéed veggies.
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is one of our favorite dinners. Spicy cajun seasoned chicken, tons of veggies, and a creamy sauce. It’s pretty much a recipe for perfection. And better yet, this cajun pasta only has 8 ingredients! It’s a super easy meal to throw together which makes it perfect for family dinners.
Pro Tip: Make your own homemade cajun seasoning! Check out the recipe notes where we list the ingredients for our own homemade cajun seasoning. We are huge fans of homemade cajun seasoning simply because it allows complete control of the flavor. We always have a little bottle or baggie of homemade cajun seasoning in the pantry. You can always use a store bought mix, but there’s a lot of variation out there so make sure you find one you like.
Pasta Choices for Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta:
You can really use any shape of pasta you’d like to make Cajun Chicken Pasta. I prefer linguine, but other popular choices include penne and spaghetti.
Meat Options:
Cajun seasoning makes everything better, not just chicken! Prefer dark meat? Use chicken thighs! More of a seafood foodie? Shrimp is amazing in this dish! Vegetarian? Leave out the meat, go heavy on the mushrooms, and add some extra veggies like tomatoes and zucchini.
Can I make the chicken ahead of time?
To save a few minutes of cook time, you can always prep, cook, and slice the chicken up to 2 days ahead of time. Reheat on the stovetop by sautéing in a couple teaspoons of oil until heated through.
Storage and Reheating Instructions:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through.
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I made the Cajun seasoning in the recipe (doubled measurements). It gave the dish (first time making this) such incredible flavour! The cream really made the sauce rich and decadent as well. Will definitely be in my recipe rotation! Bravo Rachel!
This was so good, my husband and I loved it and it was easy to make. Thank you. Salute
First stay at home chef recipe I tried and it was delicious! Loved all the veggies. I made her cajun seasoning recipe and really liked it! I added just two tsp to the veggies since my kids are picky about that then I added extra to the adult plates when serving. Delicious! The cajun made it something new for us but still familiar with the pasta ingredients which made it approachable for my family.
Outstanding!!! Makes more pasta than we needed for 1 meal for 3 adults. We were able to set aside the extra breast and a portion of the pasta, and then added shrimp to the remaining pasta for another meal for two…WOW…!!!
Really good recipe! Didn’t know something so good could be so easy! Love the homemade Cajin Seasoning!
I also made Rachel’s homemade Cajun seasoning, Sally (I doubled the ingredients for extra and put it in a mason jar in muy pantry).I think when you make your own seasonings, and you know exactly what’s in the end result, the recipe comes out that much more flavourful and better than store-bought seasonings. Just my opinion! Happy cooking, Sally!
Lovely my husband loved it
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Looks delish 😋
Very tasty
So easy to prepare.
The taste using this recipe is sooo awesome.