Description
Bold Smoky Cajun Chicken Spaghetti is a mouthwatering dish that beautifully merges the bold spices of Cajun cuisine with creamy spaghetti. Ideal for family dinners or social gatherings, this recipe offers rich flavors and satisfying textures that everyone will adore. With its smoky undertones and a creamy sauce, it’s an easy-to-make comfort food that promises to impress. Whether you keep it traditional or customize it with shrimp or sausage, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add diced chicken; season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until soft (3-4 minutes).
- Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Incorporate spaghetti into the skillet; reduce heat and simmer until al dente (10-12 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg