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Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta with a boldly flavored sauce and well-seasoned chicken over al dente angel hair is sure to be a hit with the crowd! Ready in 30 minutes and requiring basic pantry ingredients, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner yet fancy enough for company.

Spicy Cajun Chicken served with hearty Ragu tomato sauce and angel hair pasta

Pasta is a favorite in our house and one you’ll find regularly at our dinner table. In fact, G and I often go on delicious binges where we’ll have all kinds of pasta dishes days on end with nary a complaint from both of us!

Ragu Homestyle Thick and Hearty pasta is the perfect sauce for this spicy cajun chicken pasta dish

On the many occasions we make pasta at home, RAGÚ® Homestyle sauces are always the star ingredient. Any pasta dish is only as good as its sauce and RAGÚ® , with its long tradition of quality sauces, provides a reliable backbone for our favorite pasta recipes.

Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a hearty, filling dish that's simple and satisfying

We have a long list of standby pasta dishes we enjoy routinely and I am excited to bring to you our latest front runner! With a hearty tomato sauce and well-seasoned chicken breasts atop firm-to-bite angel hair, this Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta is sure to win the crowd. Ready in 30 minutes and requiring basic pantry ingredients, it brings big, bold flavors to the table without the fuss!

Everyone will think you slaved for hours in the kitchen but thanks to RAGÚ® Homestyle sauces, the made-from-scratch taste is just a matter of opening a bottle!

Whip together this spicy chicken pasta with Ragu homestyle pasta sauce for a delicious family dinner

RAGÚ® takes their sauces seriously. They peel, chop and simmer their ingredients and use a special blend of herbs to build flavor. No artificial flavors, artificial colors or high fructose corn syrup are used in their wide variety of homestyle sauces. They don’t take short cuts to ensure their sauces are made right.

And made right they are! Their sauces are so full of flavor you don’t need to add much else to turn out a fantastic pasta dish. I especially love how they hug every noodle with an amazing layer of yum!

Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a satifying dinner that comes together fast and easy

Here are a few simple tips to get this Spicy Cajun Chicken pasta from kitchen to table in no time:

  • Garlic burns fast so add it while the oil is still warm. By the time the oil heats up and the garlic begins to brown, you’ve already drawn the most flavor.
  • Pound the chicken into uniform thickness to ensure even cooking. I cooked the chicken on my electric grill as I wanted beautiful grill marks but you can just as easily cook them on a cast iron skillet. Add a very thin layer of oil to the pan and make sure it is very hot so the chicken sears and not cook in steam. When the chicken has seared on both sides, finish them off in a 400 F oven for about 6 to 10 minutes so they cook nice and juicy on the inside without over browning the outside.
  • You can double the sauce and keep in the freezer for future use. However, I don’t recommend cooking more angel hair than you can consume in one meal. As they are very thin and fragile, they don’t hold their al dente texture well during reheating.

Enjoy!

Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta
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Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta with a boldly flavored sauce and well-seasoned chicken over al dente angel hair is sure to be a hit with the crowd! Ready in 30 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight dinner yet fancy enough for company.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 550kcal
Author: Onion Rings and Things

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast 4 ( 4 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 23 ounces Ragu Homestyle Sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound uncooked Angel Hair pasta

Instructions

  • In a bowl, rub the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning and marinate for about 10 to 15 minutes. Grill over hot coals or in a grill pan for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until thermometer inserted in the center reads 165 F. Remove from heat and let stand for a few minutes before slicing. Keep warm.
  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil. While still warm, add garlic and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until aromatic. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring regularly, for about 30 to 40 seconds minute.
  • Add sauce and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook for about 10 to 15 minutes until slightly reduced and thickened.
  • Meanwhile, in a pot over medium heat, bring about 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and stir gently. Cook in the boiling water, uncovered, for about 3 to 4 minutes or until firm to bite. Drain well.
  • To serve, divide pasta on serving plates. Spoon sauce and place sliced chicken on top. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 342g | Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 85.7g | Protein: 22.9g | Fat: 12.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1178mg | Potassium: 821mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 14.5g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 5.8mg | Calcium: 100mg
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Nutrition Facts
Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Amount Per Serving (342 g)
Calories 550 Calories from Fat 111
% Daily Value*
Fat 12.3g19%
Saturated Fat 2.5g16%
Cholesterol 105mg35%
Sodium 1178mg51%
Potassium 821mg23%
Carbohydrates 85.7g29%
Fiber 4.3g18%
Sugar 14.5g16%
Protein 22.9g46%
Vitamin A 800IU16%
Vitamin C 5.8mg7%
Calcium 100mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta with a boldly flavored sauce and well-seasoned chicken over al dente angel hair is sure to be a hit with the crowd! Ready in 30 minutes and requiring basic pantry ingredients, it's the perfect weeknight dinner yet fancy enough for company.

 

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  28. Elizabeth O. says

    I love spicy food and I love pasta as well. This is a recipe that I’d love to keep! Thanks for the recipe, I would love to give this a try soon.

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  36. R U S S says

    Cajun-flavor and Pasta. This is a combination that I have not tried. Although I may have to replace chicken with shrimp because I am allergic to the latter. I’m thinking it should still taste good right. Well, I am excited to try this recipe at home.

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  39. Vyjay says

    Food technology has advanced so much that one can literally open a bottle and invite traditional flavours and aromas into the kitchen. Convenience is the name of the game.

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  43. lex says

    when a recipe is well constructed as a post so neat and good like this, i find it interesting to always do more of it, with this no one can go wrong in making this own their own, thanks for sharing.

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  48. Kristina says

    I love angel hair pasta. This looks like a great recipe! My husband likes spicy food so I’m sure he would love this.

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