# Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This is a delicious and flavorful creamy Cajun pasta recipe that is quick to make.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 16 oz. penne pasta
- 2 chicken breast
- 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. dry parsley
- 0.5 paprika
- 0.5 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp. oil
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 0.5 medium size bell pepper, chopped
- 4 oz. diced tomatoes
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp. garlic
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 1 tsp. chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
- chicken broth
- salt
- pepper

## Instructions

1. Boil water in a pot with salt.
2. Pour in the pasta and cook until al dente.
3. Drain the pasta water and set the pasta aside.
4. Place chicken breasts into a Ziploc bag.
5. Use a meat tenderizer to flatten the chicken breasts slightly to ensure faster cooking.
6. Add oil to the chicken breasts.
7. Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, dry parsley, paprika, and Old Bay.
8. Rub the seasoning into the chicken breasts.
9. Heat 3 to 4 tablespoons of oil in a nonstick skillet until hot.
10. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet.
11. Cook the chicken for about 5 to 10 minutes, keeping an eye on it to prevent burning and to ensure it cooks through.
12. Flip the chicken once one side is golden brown and cooked.
13. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside to rest.
14. In the same skillet, add about 1 tablespoon of butter.
15. Add chopped onion, chopped red bell peppers, and diced tomatoes to the skillet.
16. Cook the vegetables until softened and the onions are translucent.
17. Add heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet.
18. Add cream cheese to the mixture.
19. Add 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.
20. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper to your liking.
21. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to coat it well.
22. Cut the rested chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
23. Add the chicken pieces to the pasta, saving some for plating if desired.
24. Pour Parmesan cheese over the pasta and chicken.

## Equipment

- pot
- Ziploc bag
- meat tenderizer
- nonstick skillet

## Tips

- Do not over-tenderize the chicken breast.
- Rub the seasoning into the chicken breast to ensure maximum flavor.
- Allow the cooked chicken to rest to produce more juice.
- Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper to your liking.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/hblIsx6K4UI
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/99f8ad20-8a84-45de-a6b7-023b80a039c9
- Extracted: 2026-04-08

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