Make this delicious Creamy Cajun Chicken Lazone Pasta with tender chicken, garlic Parmesan sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. This easy one-pan dinner is rich, creamy, slightly spicy, and ready in just 45 minutes. A comforting family meal packed with bold Cajun flavors.
Creamy Cajun Chicken Lazone Pasta with Garlic Parmesan Sauce
If you're looking for a comforting pasta dinner with bold flavors, this Creamy Cajun Chicken Lazone Pasta is the perfect recipe. Juicy Cajun-seasoned chicken is paired with tender pasta and coated in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce that is smooth, cheesy, and full of flavor.
This easy pasta recipe combines paprika, smoked paprika, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream to create a restaurant-quality meal at home. The creamy sauce perfectly coats every bite of pasta while the seasoned chicken adds a delicious spicy kick.
Whether you're preparing a quick weeknight dinner or serving guests, this creamy chicken pasta is guaranteed to impress. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's an easy, satisfying meal the whole family will love.
creamy Cajun-Style Spicy Chicken Lazone Pasta with Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine or spaghetti pasta
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Red pepper flakes, for extra heat
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
Season the chicken strips with paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Creamy Cajun Remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream,Creamy Cajun stirring to combine.
Add Parmesan cheese and simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce becomes creamy.
Return the chicken to the skillet and stir into the sauce.
Add cooked pasta and toss until fully coated.Creamy Cajun Use reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Add spinach if desired and cook until slightly wilted.
Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Kcal: 685 kcal | Servings: 6 serving
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Pasta
- 12 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
- Fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
nstructions
- Cook the pasta until al dente and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Season the chicken with all the spices.
- Sear the chicken until golden and fully cooked.
- Melt butter and sauté garlic.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
- Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet.
- Toss in the cooked pasta until coated.
- Add spinach if desired.
- Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.
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Recipe Information
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 685 kcal