Description

Craving a bold, flavor-packed meal that comes together in one pan? This One-Pan Creamy Sweet and Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta is your next go-to. With smoky Cajun-spiced chicken, a velvety garlic cream sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, this dish brings restaurant-level flavor with minimal effort and cleanup. It’s ideal for quick dinner ideas, comfort food cravings, or easy recipe nights that feel gourmet. Whether you’re into spicy pasta, creamy chicken dishes, or one-pot meals, this recipe covers all the food ideas you need for a crowd-pleasing win.

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon brown sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

8 oz fettuccine

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic minced

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1½ cups heavy cream

½ cup chicken broth

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon brown sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and rub with olive oil. Season with Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.

2. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high. Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and rest.

3. Lower the heat and melt butter in the same skillet. Sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.

4. Add chicken broth to deglaze the pan. Let simmer for 1–2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and brown sugar. Season to taste.

5. Add uncooked fettuccine directly to the sauce. Stir well. Cover and cook over medium-low for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Once pasta is al dente, stir in Parmesan until melted. Add a splash of broth or cream if needed.

7. Slice the rested chicken and layer over the pasta. Simmer for 1–2 minutes to blend flavors.

8. Garnish with parsley, more Parmesan, or red pepper flakes. Serve hot.

Notes

Use low heat when adding cream to prevent the sauce from curdling.

Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes.

Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for a more complete meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: One-Pan
Cuisine: American, Cajun

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 610
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 145mg

Keywords: spicy pasta, creamy chicken, easy dinner, one pan meals, Cajun pasta