Cajun Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
A quick and creamy Cajun chicken spaghetti with bold Louisiana flavors, made in one pot and ready in under 30 minutes.
Print Pin Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 620kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 1 Large pot For boiling pasta
- 1 Large skillet or Dutch oven Heavy-bottomed, 12-inch recommended
- 1 Wooden spoon / silicone spatula For stirring
- 1 Chef's knife For chopping chicken & vegetables
- 1 Cutting board Preferably separate for meat
- 1 set Measuring cups & spoons Standard set
- 1 Cheese grater For fresh Parmesan
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 oz spaghetti pasta Or penne/fettuccine as substitute
- 2 tablespoon olive oil For cooking chicken
- 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning Store-bought or homemade
- 1 teaspoon paprika Sweet or smoked
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust to taste
- 1 large bell pepper Red or green, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion Sliced
- 3 cloves garlic Minced
- 2 stalks green onions Chopped, for garnish
- 1 cup heavy cream Can sub half-and-half
- ½ cup chicken broth For sauce base
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
- 2 tablespoon butter Unsalted preferred
- salt & black pepper To taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun spices.
- Sear chicken in skillet until golden.
- Remove chicken, sauté peppers & onions.
- Add garlic, cook until fragrant.
- Deglaze pan with broth.
- Add cream, simmer & whisk in Parmesan.
- Toss spaghetti in sauce.
- Return chicken, stir & heat through.
- Garnish with green onions, serve hot.
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 350g | Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2100IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 3mg