Garlic Parmesan Chicken Spaghetti in Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce

This creamy Cajun pasta is everything you crave: tender garlic chicken, silky parmesan cream sauce, a kick of heat, and perfectly twirly spaghetti soaking up every drop. It’s cozy, saucy, cheesy, and unbelievably satisfying!

📋 ingredients:

chicken

• 1 lb chicken breasts or tenders, sliced thin

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

pasta

• 12 oz spaghetti

• 1 tbsp butter

spicy Cajun cream sauce

• 3 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp flour

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 cup grated parmesan

• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (more for extra heat)

• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

• Salt & pepper to taste

optional toppings

• Fresh parsley

• Extra parmesan

• Lemon squeeze for brightness

🥣 directions:

cook the spaghetti

Boil spaghetti until tender. Drain, toss with 1 tbsp butter, and set aside.

cook the chicken

Season sliced chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté chicken 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.

Remove and keep warm.

make the creamy Cajun sauce

In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.

Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.

Slowly add heavy cream and chicken broth, whisking until smooth.

Stir in parmesan, Cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika.

Simmer until thickened and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.

bring it all together

Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce. Toss until coated.

Fold in the chicken or serve on top for presentation.

Let everything warm together for 1–2 minutes to soak in the flavors.

serve

Plate with fresh parsley, more parmesan, and a squeeze of lemon for brightness.

💡 tips:

• Add sautéed bell peppers or spinach for extra color

• Use blackened seasoning for deeper smoky flavor

• Add shrimp for a surf-and-turf twist

• Thin sauce with a splash of pasta water if needed

⏲ prep time: 10 mins | cook time: 20 mins

serves: 4