Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta (Printer-Friendly)
Creamy Cajun-style chicken pasta with bold flavor and a light, spicy sauce ready in under 30 minutes.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
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2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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6 ounces tomato paste
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1 cup chicken stock
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2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste
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Salt, to taste
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Ground black pepper, to taste
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3 ounces light cream cheese
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2 tablespoons light sour cream or crema
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10 ounces pasta noodles, cooked al dente
→ For Serving
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Sliced lemon
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Chili flakes
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Chopped parsley
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Freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
# Steps to Prepare:
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, and celery. Cook for 7–8 minutes until vegetables soften and chicken is mostly cooked.
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Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add tomato paste, chicken stock, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes.
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Add cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until melted and sauce is creamy.
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Add cooked pasta to the pan. Toss to coat evenly with sauce.
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Plate the pasta and garnish with lemon slices, chili flakes, chopped parsley, and optional parmesan.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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Light cream cheese and crema provide a creamy texture with fewer calories than heavy cream.
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Use your favorite Cajun spice blend or make your own for customized heat and flavor.
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Cavatappi, fettuccine, or penne all work well in this dish.