Comments on: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/ Sweet, simple, and from-scratch dessert recipes Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:40:21 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-3/#comment-408762 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:40:21 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-408762 ]]> In reply to John Zinck.

Yum! So glad you enjoyed it, John 😊

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By: John Zinck https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-3/#comment-408721 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:15:40 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-408721 5 stars
Fantastic! Very flavourful. Subbed in a bunch of fresh basil from the garden and added some parsley as well.

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By: Tiffany B https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-3/#comment-407625 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:44:13 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-407625 In reply to Jeniffer.

I switched up a few things but kept the basic recipe! amazing
-put 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning on the chicken to cook, put the other 3 Tbsp in the cream. no additional seasonings!
-added spinach, garlic and bacon
-added 1/4 cup cream cheese
-cooked the onion, garlic, and peppers in the bacon grease

so tasty!!

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By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-3/#comment-407332 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:32:51 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-407332 In reply to Katy.

I hope you love the pasta, Katy! πŸ™‚

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By: Katy https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-3/#comment-407298 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:30:53 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-407298 I haven’t made this yet but I have to say, I LOVE that you put the measurements inside the actual directions! It is so much easier to follow when you don’t have to scroll up to the ingredient list. Thank you!!!

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By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-3/#comment-407185 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:50:16 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-407185 In reply to Nathaniel.

Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Nathaniel! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it so much! πŸ™‚

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By: Nathaniel https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-3/#comment-407001 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:06:51 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-407001 5 stars
In reply to Jeniffer.

Wow. Just made this for the family and it was such a hit we emptied the pan and added the recipe to the family cook book! Bonus it can be made as a quick weeknight meal and still be delisious.

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By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-3/#comment-404335 Thu, 28 May 2026 01:42:23 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-404335 In reply to Jeniffer.

I hope you love this, Jennifer! πŸ™‚

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By: Jeniffer https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-3/#comment-404184 Mon, 25 May 2026 17:47:01 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-404184 I rated the recipe with 5 stars even though I haven’t made it yet! I am currently in Southern California, just had a similar dish at a small chain of restaurants and it was amazing, I knew I would have to make it at home, in northern California. I saw your recipe and it seems like all the ingredients I ate at the restaurant, with one exception, you cook your onions and peppers, the ones I had were OK, but I do prefer cooked. I won’t be back home for a month, so I will definitely try your recipe. Looking forward to it.

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By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-3/#comment-402821 Wed, 06 May 2026 15:38:13 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-402821 ]]> In reply to Gail.

So glad you both enjoyed it so much, Gail! Thanks for coming back to leave a review πŸ’•

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By: Gail https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-3/#comment-402791 Tue, 05 May 2026 22:57:52 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-402791 5 stars
AMAZING! My husband and I loved dinner tonight and I’ll be making this recipe again and again. I even texted my sister that owns a restaurant letting her know I found a new “daily special” that is sure to be a best seller.
I normally do not change the ingredients or techniques of a recipe, but I made one small addition. I had some broccoli florets in the fridge that needed to be used up so I chopped them up and added along with the peppers and onions.
Once again, you hit the nail on the head with this recipe!

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By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-3/#comment-400773 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:53:03 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-400773 In reply to Jodi.

Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Jodi! My only concern with keeping it in the crock pot is that it could dry it out a bit. You could try adding a little bit more cream to give it a little bit more juice, but I can’t say for sure how it will hold up. Good luck! πŸ™‚

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By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-3/#comment-400736 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:57:20 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-400736 In reply to Lisa S.

Love the extra veggies, Lisa! Thanks for coming back to let us know how it went for you πŸ™‚

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By: Lisa S https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-3/#comment-400651 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:52:42 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-400651 Excellent recipe, great flavor. Added zucchini and spinach to the saute because I like those ingredients.

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By: Jodi https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-3/#comment-400607 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:14:46 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-400607 5 stars
This is my favorite Cajun Chicken recipe. I plan on taking this meal to a dinner and would like to keep it hot. Do you think it would be alright in a crockpot on low or warm so I don’t have to reheat when we get there? or maybe you have a better way to keep it hot. Thanks I have enjoyed your site and the yummy recipes for a while now. πŸ™‚

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By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-2/#comment-400315 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:28:06 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-400315 In reply to Navjot Bal.

I’m so glad it was such a hit! Thank you for trying my recipe! πŸ™‚

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By: Navjot Bal https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-2/#comment-400287 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:27:54 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-400287 ]]> The recipe was fabulous. My family loved it. 😊

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By: Navjot Bal https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-2/#comment-400247 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:03:30 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-400247 In reply to Sam Merritt.

Thank you But I actually got the Heavy cream

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By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-2/#comment-400170 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:46:27 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-400170 In reply to Navjot Bal.

Hi Navjot! You could try to use whole milk, but it’s much thinner so I would probably use a little less and your final product will also be a thinner sauce.

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By: Navjot Bal https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-2/#comment-400161 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:35:44 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-400161 Hi I am making this recipe tomorrow. I have a question what if I don’t have heavy cream. what can I use instead

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By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-2/#comment-398899 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:31:16 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-398899 In reply to Kristi S..

Thank you so much for trusting my recipes, Kristi! I am so glad you’ve enjoyed everything so much! I truly appreciate your support. πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚

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By: Kristi S. https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-2/#comment-398882 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:47:26 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-398882 5 stars
Another winning recipe, Sam! So creamy and flavorful! This dish is as good if not better than any pasta dish I have had in a restaurant, and my husband agreed. I took your suggestion to add other vegetables and added sun-dried tomatoes. So good!! I will be making it again soon and trying it with shrimp. Thank you for sharing your carefully tested recipes. Sugar Spun Run is my go to recipe site, and I am never disappointed with your sweet or savory recipes.

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By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-2/#comment-398795 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:49:59 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-398795 In reply to Karen S..

Hi Karen! We haven’t tried freezing this dish πŸ™

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By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-2/#comment-398777 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:14:10 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-398777 ]]> In reply to T. Harrison.

So glad the pasta is a hit for you! Thanks for coming back to leave a review–we really appreciate it πŸ’•

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By: T. Harrison https://sugarspunrun.com/cajun-chicken-penne-pasta/comment-page-2/#comment-398622 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:12:35 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14675#comment-398622 5 stars
My son requests this often, he loves it! I use chicken thighs instead of breasts and top with green onion as a garnish. Occasionally I add cream cheese, with or without, its still delicious.

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