• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Onion Rings & Things

Recipes, Crafts and More

  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Crafts
  • Freebies
  • About
    • Contact Us
  • Nav Social Menu

Home » Potatoes, Pasta and Rice » Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Last updated on August 31, 2019. Originally posted on September 8, 2016 by Lalaine. 59 Comments

537shares
  • Share
  • Email
Recipe Print

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
Print Recipe Rate this Recipe

Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta

0 from 0 votes
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
Tried this recipe? I'd love to see what you made!mention @Onionringsandthings and hashtag photo with #onionringsandthings

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.

 

More Good Food

Sloppy Joe Sliders
Cuban Picadillo
Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Filed Under: Meat and Poultry, Potatoes, Pasta and Rice Tagged With: angel hair pasta, Cajun seasoning, chicken, chicken breast, pasta, sponsored post

<< Crispy Cereal-Crusted Shrimps
Peanut Butter Corn Flakes Cookies >>
Lalaine from The Recipe Pot

Hello! My name is Lalaine and Welcome to Onion Rings and Things where you’ll find comfort food recipes, crafts, and printables. Read more...

Subscribe

Thank you! You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter.

Subscribe

Get new posts delivered directly to your inbox...

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. plasterer bristol says

    March 1, 2017 at 10:07 am

    yum one of my favs this recipe. Thanks for sharing. Simon.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      March 4, 2017 at 11:54 am

      Thank you, Simon.

      Reply
  2. Tanisha says

    September 23, 2016 at 5:40 am

    Looks tasty, i did a one lasagna yesterday family loved it

    Reply
  3. Chuck says

    September 23, 2016 at 4:15 am

    So delicious! Would love to try this ASAP!

    Reply
  4. Renee says

    September 21, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    This looks so good! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 21, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      You’re welcome 🙂

      Reply
  5. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says

    September 19, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    This Cajun Chicken pasta looks so beautiful! This will be a hit with my family.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 21, 2016 at 2:15 pm

      Thanks, Peachy 🙂

      Reply
  6. christina aliperti says

    September 17, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    Yum! I will be trying this for dinner this coming week. Looks delicious and sounds easy.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 21, 2016 at 2:18 pm

      Thanks, Christina 🙂

      Reply
  7. aurora says

    September 17, 2016 at 11:37 am

    I’m going to walmart today. I hope they aren’t out!

    Reply
  8. Ron says

    September 15, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    This post made me real hungry. I so love this! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  9. Kandi says

    September 15, 2016 at 7:08 am

    That looks amazing! I am going to add it to my next menu plan!

    Reply
  10. Mhaan A says

    September 14, 2016 at 11:52 pm

    Oh my! It looks yummy and satisfying! The chicken looks fresh and delish! I can’t wait to try this recipe.

    Mhaan | http://www.mommyrockininstyle.com

    Reply
  11. Renata Medanovic says

    September 13, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    Thank you for sharing recipe.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 13, 2016 at 9:55 pm

      You’re welcome 🙂

      Reply
  12. Lindsey says

    September 13, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    Yum! This is a great recipe for a quick weeknight meal. thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  13. CourtneyLynne says

    September 13, 2016 at 11:15 am

    Omg can we say yum?!?! This pasta dish looks so yummy!!!! Must give it a try!

    Reply
  14. Nina says

    September 12, 2016 at 9:34 pm

    Mmmmm looks good! I love cooking with pasta and Ragu is definitely a staple!

    Nina
    aworldofdresses.com

    Reply
  15. Glenda says

    September 12, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    Mmmmm this recipe is so delicious and healthy. Plan to make it for my family (:

    Reply
  16. South & Style says

    September 12, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    Pasta & spicy foods are staples in our house, I love how this recipe marries them both together!

    xoxo, SS

    Southern And Style

    Reply
  17. Holly says

    September 12, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    I love spicy food! This looks really great.

    Reply
  18. Shelby Bromley says

    September 12, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    Sounds like unique and delicious meal!

    Reply
  19. Samantha says

    September 12, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    Looks super yummy and easy to make!

    Reply
  20. Kendra says

    September 12, 2016 at 9:07 am

    This looks so good! I just love spicy foods!

    Reply
  21. Jessica Harlow says

    September 12, 2016 at 7:55 am

    I love cajun flavors and this easy to do recipe really appeals to me! I think my family would enjoy and we’ll be trying it soon!

    Reply
  22. aziel morte says

    September 12, 2016 at 7:49 am

    I love this Spicy Chicken pasta, I should try this and my hubby would love this too for sure

    Reply
  23. victoria says

    September 12, 2016 at 6:20 am

    I love anything cooks for pasta plus the spicy of food

    Reply
  24. Nicole Escat says

    September 12, 2016 at 5:02 am

    Oh my goodness! Chicken Pasta is my favorite dish. I’ll have to try this.

    Reply
  25. Sondra Barker says

    September 12, 2016 at 3:56 am

    Looks amazing! This would be perfect for a mid-week dinner, thanks!

    Reply
  26. Janine Good says

    September 11, 2016 at 6:54 pm

    Looks FAB! I have trouble digesting really spicy food, but my family loves it! I will share it with them 🙂

    Reply
  27. Jenny says

    September 11, 2016 at 6:37 pm

    Garlic does burn fast – learned that the hard way. Love spaghetti and Cajun sounds great.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 11, 2016 at 10:46 pm

      Yes, that bitter burnt garlic taste sure does ruin perfectly good food.

      Reply
  28. Elizabeth O. says

    September 11, 2016 at 6:07 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 11, 2016 at 6:38 pm

      Pasta is a great canvas for spicy sauces. Hope you give this a try 🙂

      Reply
  29. andrea says

    September 11, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    Looks delicious! I love all types of pasta

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 11, 2016 at 6:37 pm

      Can’t go wrong with a good pasta dish for dinner 🙂

      Reply
  30. Andrea says

    September 11, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    Another great recipe!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 11, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      Thank you, Andrea 🙂

      Reply
  31. Jenny says

    September 11, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    My husband would love this. His family on his dads side is from the south, so they like cajun type food.

    Reply
  32. Emilee W says

    September 11, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    Looking forward to trying this with my family!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 11, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      Don’t forget the steamed rice 🙂

      Reply
  33. Dora Clemons says

    September 11, 2016 at 1:53 pm

    I make something similar to this, but it never looks that good when I plate it, lol. I think I might tweak mine and try it your way. Thanks for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
  34. Sarah Bailey says

    September 11, 2016 at 11:53 am

    Oh my goodness this looks absolutely delicious – I love pasta and spicy chicken sounds like it would work wonderfully with it. x

    Reply
  35. Ruxandra says

    September 11, 2016 at 11:45 am

    This looks so delicious! Might try that for dinner

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 11, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      Thanks, Ruxandra 🙂

      Reply
  36. R U S S says

    September 11, 2016 at 9:31 am

    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.

    Reply
  37. Jill Wiley says

    September 11, 2016 at 8:50 am

    Looks great! I love all things spicy, so the Cajun part sounds fab!

    Reply
  38. Sylvia @ Happiness is homemade says

    September 11, 2016 at 8:37 am

    I would love a bowl of this spicy cajun chicken for lunch now, looks scrumptious!

    Reply
  39. Vyjay says

    September 11, 2016 at 5:27 am

    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.

    Reply
  40. Kari (Happy Coconuts Travel Blog) says

    September 11, 2016 at 5:18 am

    This would sure impress my dinner guests, YUMM

    Reply
  41. Kim says

    September 11, 2016 at 5:06 am

    Now this is a meal my husband would want ‘more and more’ of!! He is a spicey lover and this looks perfect! and easy!

    Reply
  42. Hayley says

    September 11, 2016 at 2:26 am

    I love cajun, sounds like a great dish!

    Reply
  43. lex says

    September 11, 2016 at 12:58 am

    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.

    Reply
  44. Ivonne says

    September 10, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    Love chicken! Love pasta and think this is a quick easy recipe ~ yum!

    Reply
  45. Candy says

    September 10, 2016 at 8:25 pm

    We love using angel hair pasta. Helps stretch grocery bill.

    Reply
  46. Cricket Plunkett says

    September 10, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    Spaghetti is my favorite noodles, I’m always looking for new recipes for it. Thanks for this one!

    Reply
  47. Kelley says

    September 10, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    Ohh! This looks so good, and easy to make on a school night. I am going to try this one out this week! Thanks so much for the recipe.

    Reply
  48. Kristina says

    September 10, 2016 at 7:07 pm

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

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Hi, I’m Lalaine!

Welcome to Onion Rings and Things where you’ll find hundreds of comfort food recipes, crafts, and printables. Browse around and make something fun or tasty today! Read More…

Never Miss a Recipe!

Thank you! You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter.

Never Miss a Recipe!

Get new posts updates via email

Trending Recipes

  • cherry trifle dessert on a serving plate Heaven on Earth Cake

Fall Favorites

Pork Pozole Rojo with radish, cabbage,and onions in a bowl

Pork Pozole Rojo

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole topped with french fried onions in a white serving bowl

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

turkey and white bean chili topped with shredded cheese in a white bowl

White Lightning Turkey Chili

Tamale Pie

Easy chicken tortilla soup recipe loaded with all the good stuff. With moist chicken, black beans, corn, and crisp tortilla strips, it's hearty and delicious!

Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Caldo de Res made with beef shanks, potatoes, corn, and vegetables. This Mexican beef soup is hearty, delicious and the perfect comfort food!

Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup)

Footer

↑ BACK TO TOP | HOME | ABOUT | PRIVACY POLICY | Copyright © 2021 Onion Rings and Things, LLC

MENU
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Crafts
  • Freebies
  • About
    • Contact Us