Description
This Creamy Cajun Grilled Chicken Pasta brings bold spices, smoky char, and a silky sauce together in one skillet—perfect for fuss-free weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 12–16 oz pasta
- 1 cup pasta water (reserved)
- ¼ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1–1½ cups heavy cream
- ½–1 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (for serving)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Additional vegetables like bell peppers and onions
Instructions
- Season the chicken with the Cajun rub ingredients.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest the chicken for 5–10 minutes, then slice.
- Boil pasta until just shy of al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic in a skillet.
- Deglaze with white wine or chicken broth.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan, simmer to thicken.
- Toss with pasta, chicken, and reserved pasta water until the sauce clings.
Notes
Ensure to use freshly grated Parmesan for smoother sauce and reserve pasta water for better emulsification.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg