Spicy Chicken Pasta

4.94 from 15 votes

A flavorful, one-pan meal that's ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Cajun

Servings: Servings

Calories: 414kcal

Heat a large frying pan over medium high heat, then add vegetable oil and chopped onion. Cook until the onion begins to soften.
Add chicken breast pieces to the pan, then sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the chicken.
Stir chicken over medium high heat until all sides are cooked. Then, add sausage slices and cook for another minute.
Next, add cooked pasta and the reserved pasta water and cook for another 2 or 3 minutes, or until most of the water has evaporated.
Add bell pepper, then tomato sauce and stir until the bell peppers are softened, about 2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium, then stir in the heavy cream until everything is coated. Turn off the heat.
Add cherry tomatoes. Serve immediately.

For a creamier version, replace the heavy cream with 4 ounces of cream cheese instead.
Afraid the dish will be too spicy? Only use one teaspoon of Cajun seasoning (you can always add more if it's too bland).
I used vegetable oil to saute the onions, but you could also use olive oil or butter.
Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used in place of the breast for this creamy pasta.
Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package directions.
Garnish this creamy chicken pasta with a sprinkle of fresh basil or parsley.