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Cajun Chicken Spaghetti

A delicious and creamy Cajun chicken spaghetti recipe with a rich sauce.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.5 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce, undrained
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 package spaghetti 8 ounces, cooked according to package directions
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Add the chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Let it simmer gently for about 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked spaghetti and toss everything together until well combined and heated through. Season with additional Cajun seasoning or salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

This recipe can be easily adapted to use different types of pasta. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.