Step-by-step instructions
0/8 done- 1
Wash and pat chicken dry. Score both sides in a crisscross pattern. Season generously with salt, pepper, Cajun spice, paprika, thyme, and oregano, pressing seasoning into the cuts.
- 2
Heat a pan over medium-high with oil or butter. Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and rest.
- 3
Boil pasta in well-salted water until just al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 4
In the same pan, add oil if needed. Sauté onion until soft. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant. Add Cajun seasoning, paprika, oregano, chili flakes, and bouillon powder.
- 5
Add tomato paste and cook 1–2 minutes until darker. Stir in bell pepper and cook 2–3 minutes.
- 6
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add spinach, chicken bouillon and ½ cup pasta water and stir until smooth and glossy.
- 7
Add pasta directly to the sauce. Toss over low heat, adding more pasta water if needed until the sauce thickly coats the noodles. Stir in Parmesan (and butter, if using).
- 8
Add chicken on top. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and spice. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, basil or thyme. Enjoy.
Creamy Cajun Crisscross Chicken Pasta
by Recipio User
A delicious and creamy pasta dish with Cajun-spiced chicken, perfect for dinner.
Step-by-step instructions
0/8 done- 1
Wash and pat chicken dry. Score both sides in a crisscross pattern. Season generously with salt, pepper, Cajun spice, paprika, thyme, and oregano, pressing seasoning into the cuts.
- 2
Heat a pan over medium-high with oil or butter. Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and rest.
- 3
Boil pasta in well-salted water until just al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 4
In the same pan, add oil if needed. Sauté onion until soft. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant. Add Cajun seasoning, paprika, oregano, chili flakes, and bouillon powder.
- 5
Add tomato paste and cook 1–2 minutes until darker. Stir in bell pepper and cook 2–3 minutes.
- 6
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add spinach, chicken bouillon and ½ cup pasta water and stir until smooth and glossy.
- 7
Add pasta directly to the sauce. Toss over low heat, adding more pasta water if needed until the sauce thickly coats the noodles. Stir in Parmesan (and butter, if using).
- 8
Add chicken on top. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and spice. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, basil or thyme. Enjoy.
Ingredients (24)
chicken breasts
pieces
salt
black pepper
Cajun seasoning
tsp
paprika
tsp
dried thyme
tsp
dried oregano
tsp
olive oil or butter
pappardelle (or other pasta)
g
pasta water
olive oil or butter
tbsp
onion
small
garlic
cloves
bell pepper
small
tomato paste
tbsp
Cajun seasoning
tsp
paprika
tsp
dried oregano
tsp
chili flakes
chicken bouillon powder
tsp
heavy cream
ml
Parmesan cheese
g
butter
tbsp (optional)
fresh spinach
handfuls
Ingredients(24)
chicken breasts
pieces
salt
black pepper
Cajun seasoning
tsp
paprika
tsp
dried thyme
tsp
dried oregano
tsp
olive oil or butter
pappardelle (or other pasta)
g
pasta water
olive oil or butter
tbsp
onion
small
garlic
cloves
bell pepper
small
tomato paste
tbsp
Cajun seasoning
tsp
paprika
tsp
dried oregano
tsp
chili flakes
chicken bouillon powder
tsp
heavy cream
ml
Parmesan cheese
g
butter
tbsp (optional)
fresh spinach
handfuls
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