Easy Cajun Chicken Pasta
This Cajun chicken pasta is a quick and easy recipe that only takes a few ingredients, is perfect for an easy weeknight meal, and is one that can be made in no time.
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 16 ounce pipe rigate pasta
- (2) 15 ounce jars saucy Cajun pasta sauce
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat and cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain, rinse and return to the pan.
- In a large skillet or frying pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add chicken, seasonings, onions, and bell pepper to skillet and cook until chicken is cooked and onions and peppers are tender.
- Pour saucy Cajun pasta sauce into the chicken mixture. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle with cheese and reduce heat to low and simmer until the cheese has melted.
- Add chicken mixture into the pot with the pasta. Stir to combine and enjoy hot with a side salad and crusty bread.