But it’s also exceptionally easy to make this dish at home.
Learn how to make Cajun chicken pasta.
This dish is very creamy, a little spicy from the Cajun seasoning, and chock-full of chicken.
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Here are a few key steps for this dish; the full recipe is further below.
Can You Freeze Cajun Chicken Pasta?
Yes, Cajun chicken pasta is a great make-ahead dinner idea.
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Thaw the dish in the fridge overnight.
If the heat has died out while frozen, add a sprinkle more of the seasoning.
Pound with a meat mallet or small skillet to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
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Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning.
Cook chicken:
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high.
Add 2 tablespoons oil to pan and swirl to coat.
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Add chicken to pan; cook until browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Remove chicken from pan and cool slightly.
Make sauce and finish dish:
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and heat over medium-high.
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Add onion and bell pepper to pan; saute until vegetables slightly soften, about 3 minutes.
Stir in garlic; saute 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes, scraping bottom of pan to loosen browned bits.
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Stir in cream and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; bring to a simmer.
Stir in cooked pasta and cheese, stirring until well coated.
Thinly slice chicken and arrange on top of pasta.
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Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
