Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Name: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 600 g Chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless; 400 g Linguine; 25 g Cajun seasoning mix; 40 g Butter; 40 g Green onion; 360 g Heavy whipping cream; 60 g Sun-dried tomatoes, dried; 6 g Salt; 2 g Basil, dried; 5 g Ground black pepper; 2 g Garlic powder; 80 g Parmesan cheese

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta · ready in 35 min · 4 servings · 720 kcal per serving · easy · 12 ingredients

Tender Cajun-spiced chicken tossed with silky cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs, all wrapped around hot linguine and finished with savory Parmesan for a rich, comforting pasta dish.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 720
Difficulty: easy

American Main dishes High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

600 gChicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
400 gLinguine
25 gCajun seasoning mix
40 gButter
40 gGreen onion
360 gHeavy whipping cream
60 gSun-dried tomatoes, dried
6 gSalt
2 gBasil, dried
5 gGround black pepper
2 gGarlic powder
80 gParmesan cheese

Equipment

stovetop, mixing bowl, serving bowl, skillet, tongs, wooden spoon

Instructions

Season chicken
Gather all ingredients and tools, then toss the chicken breast halves with the Cajun seasoning mix in a mixing bowl to coat evenly. · 3 min
What to look for: evenly coated spices
Sauté chicken
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, and sauté the seasoned chicken until tender and cooked through. · 7 min
When it is done: Chicken is done when the thickest part reaches 74°C or 165°F and juices run clear.
Build cream sauce
Reduce to low heat, then add green onion, heavy whipping cream, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper, stirring until heated through. · 5 min
What to look for: creamy and gently steaming
Toss and serve
Pour the creamy chicken sauce over hot cooked linguine, toss with Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately. · 3 min
What to look for: pasta coated and glossy

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	720
Protein	38 g
Carbohydrates	52 g
of which sugars	6 g
Fat	42 g
of which saturated	24 g
Fibre	3 g
Sodium	980 mg

Nutri-ScoreD

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Chicken breast halves

chicken thighs: Use boneless skinless thighs for juicier results

Linguine

fettuccine: Any long pasta works well

Butter

olive oil: Use for less saturated fat

Heavy whipping cream

half and half: Sauce will be slightly thinner

Parmesan cheese

Pecorino Romano: Saltier and sharper