Description

This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and healthy dish featuring tender chicken breast chunks cooked with vibrant Cajun spices, sautéed onions, garlic, and red peppers, combined with a creamy low-fat cheese sauce and pasta. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that balances spice and creaminess with lean protein and veggies.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein & Vegetables

2 chicken breasts (skinless, chopped into bite-sized chunks)
1 onion (finely sliced)
1 red pepper (cut into slices or chunks)
2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)

Pasta & Dairy

150 grams dried pasta (shapes of your choice)
2 tbsp plain quark
2 tbsp low fat soft cheese (e.g., Philadelphia or supermarket’s own brand)

Liquids & Seasonings

100 ml chicken stock
3–4 tsp Spicentice Chicken Cajun Seasoning Mix (from Spicentice.com – use code SLIMMINGV20 for 20% off)
Low calorie cooking spray
Fresh herbs and/or dried chilli flakes (optional, to garnish)

Instructions

Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta, rinse briefly under cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
Sauté aromatics: Heat a pan over medium heat and spritz with low calorie cooking spray. Add the finely sliced onion and chopped garlic, frying gently for about 5 minutes until they soften and become aromatic.
Cook chicken and peppers: Add the bite-sized chicken breast chunks, red pepper slices, and the Spicentice Chicken Cajun Seasoning Mix to the pan. Stir well to coat and continue cooking for 5 to 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and peppers are tender.
Add dairy and stock: Incorporate the cooked pasta, plain quark, low fat soft cheese, and chicken stock into the pan with the chicken mixture.
Simmer the sauce: Stir continuously and let the mixture simmer for about 3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and reaches your preferred consistency.
Serve and garnish: Plate the creamy Cajun chicken pasta and garnish with fresh herbs or dried chilli flakes if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Use pasta shapes like penne, fusilli, or farfalle for better sauce adherence.
Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.
For a richer sauce, substitute low fat soft cheese with full-fat cream cheese if desired.
This recipe works great with chicken thighs as an alternative to breasts for more juiciness.
Fresh herbs like parsley or coriander complement the dish well and add freshness.
To keep this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta varieties.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Cajun chicken recipe, healthy pasta dish, low fat chicken pasta, spicy chicken pasta