Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta – 20-Minute Recipe
A creamy Cajun‑spiced chicken pasta that combines juicy seasoned chicken with a rich garlic‑Parmesan sauce and al‑dente rigatoni. The bold spices and silky cream make it a comforting dinner ready in about 20 minutes.
Recipe by Gordon Ramsay· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 3 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp salt
- 3 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 7 9/10 oz rigatoni
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 shallot
- 6 garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- fresh parsley, to taste
Instructions
- 1Pat the chicken dry and pound to an even thickness. Coat with 1 tbsp olive oil, then season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper.
- 2Boil the rigatoni in salted water until just shy of al dente. Reserve at least 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
- 3Heat a large pan over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil, increase to medium‑high, and sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Reduce heat if needed and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and let it rest.
- 4Reduce heat to medium. In the same pan, melt the butter, scraping up any browned bits. Add the finely diced shallot and cook for about 5 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- 5Turn the heat to medium‑low and slowly pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the chicken bouillon powder, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- 6Lower the heat, add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and stir until the sauce is smooth and fully incorporated.
- 7Add the cooked rigatoni and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to the sauce. Toss over low heat for 1–2 minutes until the sauce coats the pasta and becomes silky, adding more pasta water if needed.
- 8Slice the rested chicken, place it on top of the pasta, and finish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
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Dry chicken before seasoning
Pat the chicken dry before coating it with oil and spices.
Reserve pasta water
Save at least ½ cup of pasta water before draining to thin the sauce if needed.
Rest the chicken
Allow the cooked chicken to rest before slicing.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta?
- About 20 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe come from?
- It was shared by Gordon Ramsay on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.