Red Lobster Cajun Chicken Pasta is a spicy and creamy pasta dish. It includes grilled chicken, Cajun seasoning, Alfredo sauce, and fettuccine or linguine. This recipe helps you cook the same dish at home with clear steps and exact measurements.
Red Lobster Cajun Chicken Pasta Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Pasta
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine
- Water for boiling
- ½ teaspoon salt
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Garnish
- Chopped parsley
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Optional: diced tomatoes
Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
Rub Cajun seasoning on both sides of the chicken. Heat olive oil and butter in a pan. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side. Let it rest. Cut it into strips.
2. Boil the Pasta
Boil water with salt. Add pasta. Cook for 8–10 minutes. Drain it. Set it aside.
3. Prepare the Sauce
Melt butter in a pan. Add garlic. Cook for 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and milk. Stir and bring to a light boil. Add Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Cook until smooth and thick.
4. Mix the Pasta with the Sauce
Add pasta to the sauce. Mix until coated.
5. Assemble the Plate
Place pasta on a plate. Top with sliced chicken. Add parsley and Parmesan.
Cooking Tips
- Use fresh Parmesan for a smooth sauce.
- Check the chicken temperature with a thermometer. It should be 165°F.
- Add cooked vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Use red pepper flakes to increase heat.
- If the sauce is too thick, add some milk or pasta water.
Red Lobster Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- For the Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- Water for boiling
- ½ tsp salt
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes Optional
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cook the Chicken:
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning. Heat oil and butter in a pan. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side. Remove and let it rest. Slice into strips.
Cook the Pasta:
- Boil salted water. Add pasta. Cook for 8–10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
- Melt butter in a pan. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in cream and milk. Add Cajun seasoning, pepper, and salt. Stir in Parmesan. Cook until thickened.
Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Mix well to coat evenly.
Assemble:
- Plate the pasta. Top with sliced chicken. Add garnish as desired.
Notes
Storage Tips
- Store in a sealed container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheat gently with added milk or cream to restore sauce texture.
- Freeze chicken separately; make sauce and pasta fresh.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
Estimated values:- Calories: 650
- Protein: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fat: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
