Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Homemade Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is such a simple and quick recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners. Juicy chicken breast tossed in tender pasta in a creamy cajun garlic sauce.
All you need is a slice of Focaccia Bread to soak up the creamy sauce, plus a simple Caesar Salad for a memorable pasta night.
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Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
We love recreating our favorite recipes and this copycat recipe for Chili’s Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is going to become a family favorite!
Creamy pasta with pieces of tender and juicy cajun flavored chicken in the most delicious homemade cajun sauce. You will love all the flavors from the dish and it comes together in under 30 minutes so it’s perfect for busy weeknights. I’m excited to add this to our long lineup of 30-minute meals.
Ingredients
- Pasta – For this recipe, we used linguine pasta but you can use any type of pasta: angel hair, linguine, fettuccine, elbow, macaroni, penne, bow tie pasta will all work great.
- Chicken – We used chicken breasts but chicken thighs will work as well.
- Cajun Seasoning– You can use your favorite store-bought cajun seasoning. You’ll also need salt and pepper.
- Garlic– Freshly minced or finely chopped garlic will give the best flavor, but you can substitute with 1 tsp dried garlic, or add it to taste.
- Butter – for sauteing garlic and adds flavor to the sauce.
- Heavy Whipping Cream – Makes the sauce rich and creamy.
- Parmesan – Grated parmesan cheese or shredded parmesan will work great.
How to Make Cajun Chicken Pasta
- Cook Pasta – boil in a pot of salted water until al dente, according to the package instructions.
- Prepare Chicken – Using a meat mallet or the bottom of a saucepan, pound the chicken breasts into an even thickness and season both sides with cajun seasoning. Saute the chicken in a skillet with oil until fully cooked then slice into strips.
- Make the Sauce – In a deep skillet, saute the garlic in butter 30-60 seconds or until fragrant. Add the diced tomatoes and saute for about 2 minutes. Add the cream, remaining cajun seasoning, and parmesan cheese and bring to a simmer.
- Combine – Add the pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce and toss to combine.
- Serve – Top with parmesan and parsley to serve.
Pro Tip: You can adjust the spiciness in the pasta by adding more or less of the Cajun seasoning.
Variations and Add-Ins
- Vegetables – you can add cooked broccoli or asparagus to the pasta when tossing everything together.
- Vegetarian pasta – leave out the chicken or substitute chicken with mushrooms.
- Substitute the chicken – try sliced sausage or kielbasa instead of chicken. You can also make it a seafood pasta like our Cajun Shrimp Pasta.
- Lighter pasta – try using half and half or light cream to cut the calories, but keep in mind the sauce will be thinner.
This restaurant copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is sure to please. If you love comforting pasta dishes, check out the list below for more dinner inspiration.
More Pasta Recipes
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is such a simple and quick recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners. Juicy chicken breast tossed with tender pasta in a creamy cajun garlic sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp cajun seasoning, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2/3 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped, to serve
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 Tbsp salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water then drain, cover, and keep warm.
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Beat the chicken breasts so that they are even in thickness and season all over with 1½ Tbsp cajun seasoning.
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In a large non-reactive skillet*, heat 2 tsp oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and sear on both sides. Turn heat down to low and saute until cooked through and 165˚F on a thermometer. Transfer to a cutting board, slice into thin strips, and cover to keep warm.
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In the same skillet over medium heat, saute the butter and garlic for 30-60 seconds or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the diced tomatoes and saute another 2 minutes.
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Add in the heavy whipping cream, remaining cajun seasoning, and parmesan cheese, and bring to a simmer. Season to taste if needed.
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Add the sliced chicken and cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until combined and pasta and chicken are warmed through. Add warm reserved pasta water if desired to thin the sauce. Serve with freshly grated parmesan and chopped parsley.
Recipe Notes
*Avoid using cast iron or copper pans anytime you are making a creamy sauce with an acidic product like tomato or it will react and make the sauce grainy.
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Hi! I'm Natasha Kravchuk. Here you'll find delicious, trusted recipes with easy step-by-step photos and videos. 
This was delicious! Me, my husband, AND even my 2 year old daughter loved it! She kept asking for more! And I’m currently following WW and it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be and made it work for my day! I’m “adding this to the rotation” as me and my husband say. Thank you!
Love the review! Thank you for sharing your experience trying this recipe. Glad it was a success!
We all loved it!!! I followed the recipe exactly and added cooked broccoli as suggested – delish! It is easy, but if you’re cooking alone, I recommend having all the ingredients prepped and measured before you start. It comes together quickly at the end.
Thank you for your review and suggestion. We appreciate it!
Very good! And heats up well too for leftovers- if you don’t eat it all in one sitting that is!!! YUMMY!!!
Thank you for sharing that with us, Carrie! 🙂
Delicious!!! A friend shared this recipe with me and I just finished making it for the 3rd time. W I always double the recipe so we have plenty for leftovers, which are important to have in this house!
Left overs are so good! Thanks, Tisha! I’m so glad you love this recipe.
Made tonight for dinner. Super easy. Super quick and super delicious!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Suzette!
I made this last night over gf noodles for me and wheat ones for my husband. It was delicious, easy, and fast!
That’s great, Melinda! I’m happy it was enjoyed.
My son dislikes cheese. Can I omit the Parmesan and expect good results? 🖤
Hi Tonya! I have not had this without the parmesan. It may lack on flavor a bit but I think it would be good still. You can also adjust by adding more seasoning or garlic to help.
Thank you for sharing your delicious recipe! It was easy and fast!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you’re enjoying my recipes, Marlen!
Should canned, drained diced tomatoes be used in this recipe. Or fresh, seeded & chopped tomatoes???
Hi Lori, we used a fresh tomato.
Delicious recipe! I made this for my bf and I one week and he says it’s the best pasta recipe we’ve had.
So glad to hear that, Kat! Thank you for the review.
This dish never fails and is a family favourite. While at the cabin this week, I mistakenly bought 2% milk instead of cream but added plain yoghurt and it thickened up and was still delicious!
Good to know that worked well! Thanks for your review, we appreciate you sharing your experience making this recipe.
Fabulous. I hate Alfredo sauce from a jar. Not such thing as good jar Alfredo. So I decided to try this. With homemade pasta. This is so delicious for carb load day. 😋 so easy too. Hard to screw up.
Thank you 😊
Hi Lea, totally agree. Homemade is always so much better and I’m glad you loved it!
I’m making this recipe tonight. What wine would you pair with this? Thank you!
Hi Crysta! Probably something like a white wine since it pairs well with pasta.
It was absolutely delicious! My family loved it! Loved it so much, there was no leftovers! Definitely a keeper!
That’s great, Anna! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Can you make this without the tomatoes – Does it take anything away from the dish if you don’t use them? I can’t eat tomatoes.
Hello Kim, we prefer it with the tomatoes and always recommend making the recipe as written first, but I get making, I hope you all still love it without the tomatoes!
I did make it without the tomatoes. This dish was absolutely delicious! It reminded me of a dish they have at TGIFridays. It was a creamy cajun pasta with shrimp and chicken. I think it had onions and peppers in it also. Alot of recipes I try out from Facebook are ok, but this is definitely a keeper.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Kim! I’m happy this was a hit!
I made this tonight, and it was spectacular. Raves from the entire family. I was looking to use up all the squash and okra from the garden, so I added that with the butter and garlic, and it was fantastic. I followed your tip to use half and half and it was still nice and thick with no other adjustments. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe, and your videos could not be more perfect.
That is so kind, thank you! So glad you enjoyed this recipe.
I made this last night for my husband, aunt and grandparents. Everyone loved it! I added fresh broccoli from the garden (steamed in the microwave for 3 minutes). I also brined the chicken for about 45 minutes before cooking and it made it extra juicy and tender. We didn’t have any leftovers! I served it with breadsticks and a Caesar salad and we had mini cheesecakes for dessert. I will definitely be making this one again!
I’m so happy to hear it was a hit with everyone, Angela! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
My husband can not eat dairy. What can I use in place of milk and cheese for this recipe?
Hi Traci! I have not tested any dairy-free alternative to advise.
I love this! I made a small addition with 2 cups baby spinach and used julienned Roma tomatoes. I made it keto friendly by serving it over fresh spinach as well.
Sounds good, I’m glad you liked the result and thank you for sharing!
I’m making this again tonight. I’m going to add mushrooms as one comment suggested. Served over zoodles for my daughter and myself and linguine for my husband🙄
Just made This recipe. Wow!!!!
Amazing. I just am in love this recipe will be in my rotation of recipes as long as I live. I’m so glad I took a chance. This recipe is legit I was skeptical because when I make chicken it’s always dry but there’s magic in the the Cajun seasoning I used. Juicy
That’s wonderful! So glad you found this recipe and love it! Thank you for the excellent review, Laura! 🙂
This recipe was fantastic and so easy to make. Doubled it and there were no leftovers! Your family will love it.
I’m so glad to hear that, Liana! Thank you for your fantastic review!
Used what we had on hand, Costco rotisserie, Tony C seasoning, half/half, garlic, tomatoes etc. Added tbl of sour cream and everything else as called for. seasoned the chicken, fried in sauce pan per your instructions. Made it for 3 people. Everyone enjoyed it. Now in our repertoire. Good receipe to eperiment with!
Thanks for sharing that with us, good to know that you were able to make this work using the ingredients that you have on hand.
Thanks so much for your comment, I had wondered how a Sams cooked chicken would work..trying this TONIGHT! And thank you Natasha for this great recipe..
This is super easy and SOOO delish! Don’t sleep on this one! Make it ASAP!
So glad you enjoyed it, Tonda! Thank you 🙂
Made this tonight ! Delicious! Thanks for the recipe Natasha !
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
My kids all loved it! We will definitely make it again! Delicious.
That’s wonderful! I’m happy it was enjoyed.
Would love to make this, it sounds so good!! But I only have chicken tenderloins, would that work in place of the chicken breasts?
Hi Mandi! That would be fine. Chicken tenderloins cook faster than chicken breast so you’ll just have to watch the time.
I have a picky eater.. if I omit the diced tomatoes, will it affect the outcome of the recipe?
Hi Kim, we prefer it with the tomatoes and always recommend making the recipe as written first, but I get making adjustments picky eaters! I hope you all still love it without the tomatoes!
very interested in making this! Has anyone used rotel for the diced tomatoes? Also, any tips on how to reduce the amount of saturated fat?
Hi Abbey, that will work. While I have tried that myself, one of our readers responded with great feedback about using Rotel tomatoes. here’s what they said: “Wow! I made this tonight and it was delicious!! I used Rotel tomatoes and had some extra spinach that I added. I made my own Cajun seasoning and the amount of heat was perfect. This dish will definitely be added to my rotation” I hope this helps!
Can this recipe be frozen? I was hoping to make it ahead of time and freeze it.
Hi Lynda, I have not tried that. We prefer this dish fresh, But I bet you can prepare the recipe ahead in stages and then rehat it all before putting it together.
Pensez-vous qu’il est possible d’utiliser de la crème de table 15% en remplacement de la crème à fouetter?
Hi Christine, it will be less creamy and may struggle to thicken as a full-fat heavy whipping cream, but that should still work! I hope you love this recipe!
Thank you so much for this recipe! Another good yet easy recipe. Just made it for dinner tonight and everyone loved it
You’re very welcome. So glad it was enjoyed.
Hi – If I made own Cajun Spice, how much of each ingredient would you recommend? Also, can I use rotisserie chicken in this recipe? Thanks!
Hi Sara! Rotisserie chicken works great. I would use the seasonings to your taste preference. Sorry, I do not have an amount.
This is absolutely delicious! I did taper down the cajun coz of toddlers but we all loved it!
Thank you for sharing, Rhi! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe.
WOW! So goood!!!! I made it with zoodles instead of pasta. Perfection!!!! Even my kids liked it and that is saying something! Keeper recipe!
Happy to hear that, Jill! Thanks a lot for your good comments and feedback.
I’m so happy that I came across your website and YouTube channel! I made this tonight. My husband and I absolutely loved it. We also have left overs for lunch tomorrow! I have saved many of your other recipes and I can’t wait to try them. Your videos are awesome. Thanks so much! 🙂
Thank you for the review. I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe.
I made enough for 2 as directed. Since I am just one it made one very tasty meal that yearned for mushrooms that I didn’t have. The next day blanched some summer squash that it coming out my ears and adjusted the seasonings. That turned it into 3 meals! That’s good food on the cheap. Next time I’ll buy mushrooms for sure. Maybe onions, too. The 5 stars is because this recipe is totally versatile.
I’m so glad you loved it, Liz! That’s so great!
I liked this recipe very much. It was just right not to Spicy and not too salty. I was skeptic about using the 2Tbsp of Cajun Seasoning because it’s usually leads to it being salty, but this was perfect. I also liked using the diced tomatoes for added color.
So glad you followed the recipe as recommended, thank you for the great review!
This recipe is sooo delicious! My husband gobbled it up and asked for seconds! I did cut up the chicken breasts into small pieces while raw and marinated in cajun spice for 2 hours. The meat came out tender and juicy!
Hi Maria, great to hear that your husband enjoyed this recipe. Thanks a lot for sharing that with us, I hope your family will enjoy all the other recipes that you will try from my website.
This recipe is delicious. My youngest is super picky with what he eats but he loves this dish! We now eat it once a week!
That is the best when kids love what we moms make. That’s so great!
Hi! I plan on making this tonight. I love cajun flavor and would love to make it as is but some family members do not care for cajun flavor. Instead of cajun seasoning do you think I could add garlic salt, seasoning salt or pink himalayan salt to this recipe? Thanks in advance!
Hi Celina, I haven’t tried those substitutions, so I can’t speak to that. Substitutions may hinder the recipe outcome. I always suggest making a recipe as written the first time around and then adjusting to your liking. For reference, these are the ingredients in cajun seasoning: Salt, Red Pepper, Black Pepper, and Garlic. I hope that helps!
Delicious dinner, my fiancé and I enjoyed every bit of it. Definitely will make again and would suggest to anyone
That’s really nice of you. We appreciate that you will be sharing my blog with others and I hope they love the recipes too!
Hello, this is a great recipe, but I think it was too spicey. Do you recommend any type of Cajun Seasoning? I bought one, but the brand I got was too spicey. I followed the recipe exactly, with the 2 Tbsp of Cajun Seasoning. Otherwise, this was a great recipe.
Hi Jessica, you can make your own! The Ingredients listed on the cajun season I use are Salt, Red Pepper, Black Pepper, and Garlic. You can try adding less red pepper to it. I hope that helps!
Question…. You advise not to use cast iron pans… can you use enamel coated pans? Le. Crueset? Staub? Thanks
Geri
Yes, an enamel-coated pan/pot would work great for this recipe.
Hello, I made this and it was delicious.
What is in your cajun spice blend?
Hi Lynda, we use this Cajun spice blend HERE. The ingredients listed on the product are: “INGREDIENTS: Salt, Red Pepper, Black Pepper, Garlic” I hope that helps!
I made this last night and the whole family loved it! I only had a cup of heavy cream so I added about a cup of sour cream and it worked out great! Also used 16 oz. of pasta and there was still plenty of sauce. LOVE your recipes ♥️
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Holly!
It was asolutely delicious! So much flavor while being so easy to make!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Katharina! Thank you for sharing your awesome review!
I am making this tonight, it looks and sounds delicious! I have not made any of your recipes that my family or I have not loved, and I have made a lot! Thank you!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Daria! I hope you get to try many more of my recipes soon!
Sounds delish! What could u use in place of the heavy cream? Possibly evap milk.
Made your beef/broccoli Saturday, my husband the “food critic” loved it! Wanted to make sure I WROTE down the exact recipe I used…LOL
Hi Jeannine, glad to hear that your husband loved the recipe! You can try using half and half or light cream.
Jeannine, If i dont have heavy cream i use half & half. It comes out fine. I don’t know about evap. milk though. That has its own flavor.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us!
I usually don’t bother to comment. I have made many of your recipes all of which we loved. This recipe is so easy and is excellent. My husband is a professional chef and he loved this as well. I added baby spinach. Would be great with sausage or even vegetarian.
I’m so happy you both enjoyed that, Peg!. Thank you for sharing that with me. I’m smiling extensive reading this comment!
Wonderful and savory outcome. I’m sooo full but want seconds! Ugh. I added Chili Flakes, Mushrooms and Onions. I love the use of cajun seasoning–really comes through in the chicken and even more with a nice brown crust! Can’t wait to make this again!
Hello Jorgie, thank you for sharing your experience trying out this recipe. Good to know that you liked it!
Just made this for dinner tonight and omg!! Absolutely delicious… wow thanks for this recipe it came out amazing for my first time. I added red, yellow and orange peppers to mine. 2 thumbs up!! Keep the recipes coming.
Hello Debbie, thank you for the awesome feedback. I’m happy to know that you loved this recipe!
Made this last night. This recipe is amazing! Totally delicious and loved by all. 10 stars out of 5!! Thank you for sharing!
Awesome! Thank you for the perfect rating, we appreciate the review!
Ok, I was skeptical when my wife said I should follow you, but I’ve made several dishes of yours and I love all of them. The Creamy Cajun Chicken pasta was a huge hit. I doubled the recipe so I could share with the neighbors. And the left overs became breakfast. So happy with your ideas.
Scott
Hi Scott! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! So glad this was a hit!
I am not a very good cook. I made this recipe tonight and couldn’t believe how good it came out. I did add red and yellow peppers and some white onion. Thank you for posting recipes that I feel comfortable trying. I have always been embarrassed about my lack of cooking skills but I think things may be looking up. I can’t wait for your cookbook.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Jill! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
This is delicious! The second time I made this, I also added sliced red pepper at the same time as butter and garlic and it added even more flavor and color
Yum! That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Michelle!
Made this tonight and my VERY picky family loved it. Had to sub Old Bay for the creole season and a squirt of tomato paste for the diced tomatoes but, wow! Totally tasted like a restaurant meal. Thank you for the great recipe!
Great to hear that it worked out well, Sarah! You’re so welcome and I’m happy that you and your family enjoyed this recipe.
I can’t wait to try this. It looks delicious and I now my family would love it. Did you use fresh tomatoes or canned?
Hi Katie, I used fresh tomatoes that we diced.
Do you know if 2% milk would work? I Do not have cream handy thanks
Hi Pam, I worry with milk alone it will be “Watery” and not thicken into the creamy texture cream has.
I can’t have the Cajun seasonings, but will use the steak seasonings I have other spices I can use. I will also add spinach and mushrooms. Will let you know how it turns out.
Hi Char, sounds good. Please update us on how it goes using the steak seasoning.
SO delicious and easy. I used jarred sun-dried tomatoes instead of regular tomatoes and they were perfect and added tons of flavor!
I’m glad that worked out for you, Nicki! Thank you for sharing with us.
I made this for dinner last night & used a can of diced tomatoes with green chili’s & I seasoned the chicken with the Cajun seasoning & kept it in the fridge overnight. It was absolutely AMAZING! The whole family loved it & it is very difficult to please everyone! Thank you!
That is the best when the family love what we moms make. That’s so great!
Trying this recipe out this week, sounds delicious! Curious if you could make this in a crock pot?
Look forward to hearing from you!
Hi Jennifer, I haven’t tested this in a crock pot/ slow cooker to advise.
Came out great! I added some shiitake mushrooms and spinach just to increase some healthy vegetables in the recipe. Used a rotisserie chicken to save additional time. Reserving pasta water was key! Thanks😊
Sounds great, glad you enjoyed it with the additional ingredients!
I love adding some sun dried tomatoes to this recipe and some scallions! This is so delicious!!!
Sounds perfect, Nikki! Thanks a lot for the review and good feedback.
Very excited to make this. I realize nothing beats fresh, but wondering if you have ever made extra and put in freezer for later date and if quality dropped greatly after being put in freezer.
Hi Cindy, I haven’t tried freezing this recipe to comment on the result. I worry the pasta will turn to mush once defrosted. If you happen to test out a batch, I’d love to know how that works out!
I have made this twice, tweaking it a little by adding old bay to the cajun spice. I must say it has been consistently good!! Thanks!!!
I’m so glad you loved it, Lele! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
I made this tonight and it’s delicious! I made it a little spicier and used canned diced tomatoes. Love it! My new favorite
I’m so glad you found a favorite on my blog, Janice! Thank you so much for sharing that with me!
This looks amazing and I cannot wait to make it. Can you leave out the tomatoes?
Hi Kyle, we love it with tomatoes, but I bet it could work. Here’s what one of our readers wrote: “The only thing I changed was I didn’t add the tomatoes (this time) and added 1 cup of frozen peas instead! Will definitely be making again!”
This was amazing/delish! The only thing I changed was I didn’t add the tomatoes (this time) and added 1 cup of frozen peas instead! Will definitely be making again!
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Catherine! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for your lovely review!
I haven’t made this yet but I’m excited to try! Could I use my Dutch oven to add the final recip for mixing the noodles in with the cheese and cream? I’m going to stick with regular skillet for cooking the chicken. Should I also use Italian parsley or regular?
Thanks!
Hi Kassidy, I haven’t tried it that way. If you happen to test it, please let me know how you like that!
Delicious, we loved this recipe! Definitely will be making again!
Hi Brooke! I’m glad you loved this recipe! Thank you for the excellent review!
I love this recipe. I grill chicken breasts or chicken tenders then slice adding to pan near the end. It has better texture, flavor as well as presentation.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Leslie! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
This is so delicious!! One of the best things we’ve ever made! I made my own Cajun seasoning (check google) and it came out amazing.
Great to hear that, Cristina! Thanks for sharing that with us.
I’m going to be making this recipe this week for my family!! Is there another spice I could use instead of Cajun for the kids?!
Sounds like a good plan, Erica. You can make your own Cajun seasoning at home, it is a simple blend of paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, crushed red pepper, thyme and oregano. Feel free to omit any seasoning that your kids will not like.
This just became one of our favorite dinner recipes! Super easy. I accidentally cut my chicken breasts before searing them but they still turned out really good! I also used spaghetti as my pasta. I used extra spicy Cajun seasoning as well and I highly recommend it.
Hi Rose, so glad you loved it and it has become your new favorite! Thank you so much for sharing that with us.
Hi, if I’m using an entire biz of pasta (16 oz), should I double everything for the sauce or no?
Hi Oscar, I recommend clicking “Jump to recipe” at the top of the post, it will take you to our printable recipe where you’ll have the option to change the number of servings. Hover over the number of servings highlighted in red and slide it to how many servings you would like to make based on the amount of pasta you have to adjust the rest of the ingredients. I hope that helps!
Another way to use Cajun spices. I recently discovered it and loved the variety of recipe. I didn’t have whip cream so opted for heavy cream (15%) and just added milk. Family loved it. Our only complaint could be we expected it to be more spicy but that’s on us to add more heat to it next time !
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Stefanie!
Delicious! Family enjoyed this dish, I will keep this one and make again. It is very easy, thank you.
You’re welcome, Debra. Great to hear that you enjoyed this recipe!
So so delicious. We loved it. The flavours were awesome went so well together. My son has requested it every day
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Kathy!
The recipe calls for linguine but the picture looks like it’s fettuccine
So what? Looks like linguine to me. Focus on the delicious recipe, not the pasta…smh
Hi Natasha,
I made this meal and it turned out delicious, but very salty for us. Any advise how I can still save it?
Thank you in advance!!
Hi Alisha, I’m so happy you enjoyed that! Ensure you are using unsalted butter. Also, if you may want to reduce the salt in the pasta water to your liking.
Hi, Natasha! Can I use rice instead of pasta ? Or what else can I use instead of pasta ?
Hi Dana, I think it would work to serve this as a chicken in sauce over rice if you preferred not to use pasta.
Hi Natasha.
We made the Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe. The family on the whole loved it. They said it was a bit too spicy but OK. So next time I make it I will reduce the spice by half.
I’m so happy they loved it, Henry! That’s so great! That’s the beauty of homemade recipes – you can always adjust them!
We love this recipe! Not all of my kiddos are fans of spicy food but this has just the right amount. My husband stirred in a bit more Cajun seasoning on his own to amp up the spice. It’s quick and easy but looks and tastes like it took much longer. Thanks!
I’m so glad this was a hit with the family! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Amy!
I just finished making this and it was so good!! The only thing I changed was I used Asiago instead of Parmesan because it’s what I had on hand. Still turned out amazing and will definitely be saving this recipe for the future!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Tara!
This looks wonderful! I am hosting this dinner, however, we are having appetizers, leaving for an event for 1-2 hours, then coming back to enjoy this dish. How do you recommend making ahead and re-warming?
Hi Marilyn, we prefer this dish fresh, But I bet you can prepare the recipe ahead in stages and then rehat it all before putting it together. That sounds like a lovely evening!
I made this last night for some guests and it was a hit. Will definitely make this again. Did not have Cajun seasoning but made it from scratch.
That’s nice to know! Thanks for sharing that with us, Alexandra.
I made the pasta with spaghetti noodles. We grilled steaks to go with it. It was amazing. I love watching your videos.
Thanks for always watching my videos, Carol. I hope you’ll love all the recipes that you will try.
Omg this was delicious!! My 15yr old inspires to be a chef someday and tonight we made this together which for me is about the only time I can get him to spend time with good ol mom. He always watches your videos with me. We were also reading about how you got started and your history. We really enjoyed reading it. Thank you for sharing. Anyways, back to the pasta. We made it as written and it was amazing. Wouldn’t change a thing. Can’t wait to make this again. Thank you for all your awesome recipes. You are a staple in this household!
Aww, I’m so happy you & your son are doing this together! Thank you so much for the fantastic review and your encouraging words. I am smiling big reading your comment
Like all recipes i adapt them to suit my taste. I sauté onion, jalapeños and mushrooms to add to the sauce. Got to have my fresh veggies so i added chopped fresh spinach when i mixed everything together. I added leftover chicken and 4 pieces of shrimp . All in all i give it a 8 stars out of 5. Thanks Natasha.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us, Wayne!
Made this tonight. I threw in some andouille sausage and some sweet bell pepper and it was delicious! Gonna be adding this to the weekly repertoire.
Sounds awesome! Thanks for trying out this recipe, good to know that you enjoyed it!
Wow! I made this tonight and it was delicious!! I used Rotel tomatoes and had some extra spinach that I added. I made my own Cajun seasoning and the amount of heat was perfect. This dish will definitely be added to my rotation.
Perfect! Thanks a lot for sharing that with us, I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe.
I made this for the first time for dinner tonight and it was so good that everyone had seconds. Thank you for the recipe! 😊❤️
Hi Tori, great to hear that the recipe was a huge hit!
Keeper recipe for sure! Easy to make and adjust with ingredients from your fridge and pantry. I didn’t have the tomatoes, parsley, and ended up using 1/2 cup of 2% milk because I only had 1 cup of heavy cream. Still delicious.
I’m so glad it still worked out, AK! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow for a foundational cream-based pasta. I used thin spaghetti and roasted red peppers instead of linguini and tomatoes. Bookmarking this one!
I’m so glad you loved this one too! It’s so good!
Thank you so much for this recipe. I made it and it was a success. 🙂
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
Made this for the second time tonight! Absolutely amazing. This time I added red and green pepper, and then some mushrooms. It’s a must try.
Yum! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Oh my goodness! This was such a great recipe and it took no time to cook. This will definitely be added to the rotation.
Great to hear that you loved it, Cindy. Thanks for sharing that with us!
Hi Natasha, Just discovered your wonderful recipes. Love the Creamy Chicken and Mushroom recipe. Would like to make your Cajun Chicken Pasta but I cannot eat tomatoes. Do you have a creamy sauce recipe that I could use instead?
Delicious Wishes From Canada
Hi Yvonne, I haven’t experimented on other substitutions yet but I think you can omit it from the recipe or try using red bell peppers instead.
Thank you, Natasha for your quick reply. Will use red bell peppers. Sounds great.
Yvonne
This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow for a foundational cream-based pasta. I used thin spaghetti and roasted red peppers instead of linguini and tomatoes. Bookmarking this one!
So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Loyd.
Its amazing!!! My husband loves it always asks for it!!! We make it at least 1x a week…. So quick so easy and so much flavor!!!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Aria!
OMG! This dish was absolutely delicious. My husband said it was restaurant worthy. Very easy and quick to make. This is a new staple in our home.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your excellent review, Marianne! Don’t you love it when a good restaurant-quality dish can be made at home?!
This recipe is AMAZING!!! I made it with chicken but next I will try it with crawfish or shrimp.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Evelyn! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Came out soo delicious! I used spinach linguini in place for the pasta.
I’m so glad you loved it!
This meal was amazing! Best creamy chicken pasta I’ve ever had. I will have to follow you for more recipes!
Aaaw, thank you so much for your awesome feedback! I’m happy that you loved it!
Could this be made with rotisserie chicken for a shortcut or is it better to take the extra time?
Can’t wait to try it, I love all of your recipes!
Hi Meg, I think that will work just fine. If you try that, please share with us how it goes.
This was delicious.
For me, I would have added a bunch of veggies, but my daughter is not a fan lol.
Will keep this recipe close!
It is so versatile so feel free to try it with the veggies version next time. I’m glad you both enjoyed this recipe!
just awesome and so easy, thank you! I’m sharing with my friends, everyone needs to try this.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Tammy! Thank you for saying this with your friends!
Made this tonight and it was delicious! I like to prep ahead and then it is a quick easy meal. I reduced calories for me by adding sautéed mushrooms and reducing my pasta consumption. Mushrooms with this sauce were perfect.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
I’m a fan of many of your recipes. This one is so good and so easy to make. It’s a perfect weeknight meal! Keep sharing your recipes!
It really is the perfect weeknight recipe! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Joanna!
I’m making this for the first time. Only found whipping cream not heavy whipping cream. Will it matter?
Hi Pamela, I think that will work just fine too. Please share with us how it goes if you give this recipe a try!
Whipping creme and heavy cream are same thing. The carton I have in my fridge right now is called heavy whipping creme
Hi Sindy, Heavy whipping cream has a higher fat count than whipping cream, and depending on the use of the cream and how rich you want your dish I would use one over the other, especially when baking. Both whipping cream and heavy whipping cream should work great here.
Hi Natasha,
What cajun seasoning do you like to use?
Thanks
Hi Adriana, You can use your favorite store-bought cajun seasoning.
This recipe was a hit with my family! Everyone absolutely loved it! Making it again for my parents for don’t tomorrow!! Can’t wait to see their reaction !!!
They’re going to love it! I’m glad to hear this was a hit with your family!
Thank you for this! It was very good…I ate more than I should have 😆! You’re recipes are all so good…haven’t come across one that I haven’t made at least twice yet. This one is a new favorite and goes in the recipe book! Well done!
Awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed this pasta recipe, Christy.
This dish is amazing!! It was quick and easy! My family loved it and my little one kept asking for more! Thank you for being such an incredible cook! You have an amazing gift! I appreciate you share and helping us learn your ways!
That is the best when kids love what we moms make. That’s so great, Melissa! Thanks for your awesome review!
This was DELICIOUS!!! … and so easy to make..my new favorite!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Amy!
Help. What did I do wrong. My sauce did not get smooth.It never would blend. The taste was very good though. Thanks for any help!
Hi Janice, one thing to consider is did you use a reactive pan? See the note at the bottom of the print-friendly recipe card that I added. I hope that helps to figure out what happened. Also, make sure to use the ingredients listed and not a lighter cream.
If I make this with chicken breasts, do I season the chicken breast the same way? Or do I put the seasoning into the sauce?
Hi Liana, we used chicken breast for this recipe! See step #2: “Beat the chicken breasts so that they are even in thickness and season all over with 1½ Tbsp cajun seasoning”.
I am making this recipe tonight. It sounds wonderful! I only have one question what do you do with the reserved pasta water. It doesn’t say in recipe unless I am missing it.
Hi Teresa, sorry I missed that note, but just added it in step 6 to say: “Add warm reserved pasta water if desired to thin the sauce.”
The whole family loved this! I didn’t have heavy whipping cream. Instead, I made a roux with flour and almond milk and it worked like a charm! Thank you for another amazing recipe!
Love it! Thank you for sharing that with us, great to hear that your mixture and experiment worked well!
This is one of our favorites meals!! We love the cajun flavor & it’s so creamy!! My picky eaters even love it!
I’m so happy to hear that even your picky eaters loved it. Thank you Kristyn!
This creamy cajun pasta was the perfect blend of heat, creaminess, and textures! So dang good!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Andrea!
This was such an incredible meal! The flavors were amazing! We loved every bite!
Thank you for sharing that lovely review with us!