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Creamy Cajun Chicken Protein Spaghetti

If you’re craving something bold and comforting but still packed with protein, this Cajun Chicken Protein Pasta is your new go-to meal. It’s creamy, flavorful, and loaded with 60 grams of protein per serving — the perfect mix of comfort and macro balance.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: DINNNER, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cajun, chicken, healthy meal prep, healthy pasta, healthy recipes, meal prep, protein pasta
Servings: 4
Author: Chef Allie's Kitchen

Equipment

  • Air fryer click HERE for link
  • Large frying pan
  • Sauce pot for boiling pasta
  • Strainer

Ingredients

HOMEMADE CAJUN SEASONING

  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne or to taste
  • Red pepper flakes optional or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Salt optional or to taste

CAJUN AIR FRYER CHICKEN BREAST

  • 1 pound Chicken breast pounded evenly
  • Cajun seasoning

PROTEIN CREAMY SPAGHETTI

  • 8 oz Barilla spaghetti protein plus pasta DRY PASTA
  • Avocado oil
  • Garlic minced
  • 1.5 TBSP Flour
  • 1.5 cups Fat free Fairlife milk
  • 3/4 cup Chicken broth
  • 4 oz Low fat cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup Part skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 TBSP Grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

CAJUN CHICKEN

  • Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees
  • Take a mallet and pound the chicken breast so that it is an even thickness
  • Spray the chicken breast on both sides with avoado oil
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper
  • Season GENEROUSLY with the Cajun seasoning on both sides of the chicken breast.
  • Place the chicken into the air fryer and cook for about 8-10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove and let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.

CREAMY PROTEIN PASTA

  • Boil the pasta until al dente, drain then spray lightly with avocado oil so the pasta does not stick together. Set aside.
  • In a large sauté pan add about 1/2 - 1 TBSP of avocado oil and heat on medium heat.
  • Once avocado oil is heated, lower to low heat add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds
  • Sprinkle the flour over the oil and garlic. Cook for about 1 minute.
  • Turn up the heat to medium then slowly add the milk and chicken broth while stirring to create a thick consistency.
  • Lower the heat to low once the sauce is thickened.
  • Add the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese
  • Mix until combined and let the cheeses melt.
  • Add the cooked pasta and mix until all pasta is coated and nice and creamy
  • Serve the sliced chicken over the pasta.