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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Years ago, I enjoyed a very similar dish at Tripp’s Restaurant in Winston-Salem, NC. I was thrilled when I saw this recipe. Made it tonight and it was DELICIOUS! Thank you.
I brought just tsp to the vegetables considering that my kids are choosy about that then I added extra to the adult plates when serving. Delicious!
This is great, I used shrimp and I really liked the Cajun spice mix you included. Added Parmesan, a quick and easy meal
Great recipe. Cajun and Creole flavors are so wonderful, especially if you like a little zing! Love the peppers in this, too. You could also include some Andouille sausage, but I’m sure you know that!
I have made this recipe several times, and find it one of the tastiest and very simple recipes for chicken and pasta. I love making my own seasonings, and this recipe for Cajun seasoning has just the right amount of flavour and heat.
I loved this recipe! Added quite a bit more Cajun seasoning to spice it up, but this is very tasty!
Great recipe!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Delicious! I am going to make it again with shrimp. Thanks for your sunny disposition!!
The flavor was delicious but the heavy cream was too much for me. Next time I’ll try with half & half unless you have a lighter solution. I am very much enjoying your recipes.
Made this exactly as the recipe is written and it was great. I’ll be making it again. I will add just a little more cayenne as the cream really mutes the heat (and I don’t really like foods to be overly spicy) . And also more mushrooms because I love them. Quick, easy, and delicious 😋.