Creamy Cajun Chicken Angel Hair Pasta (Slap Ya Mama)

Name: Creamy Cajun Chicken Angel Hair Pasta (Slap Ya Mama)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Southern, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs; • 2 tsp Slap Ya Mama Original Cajun Seasoning (yellow can); • 1 tsp smoked paprika; • 1 tbsp olive oil; • 16 oz dry angel hair pasta; • 2 tbsp butter; • 6 garlic cloves, minced; • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced; • 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth; • 2 cups half-and-half; • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; • ¾ tsp Slap Ya Mama Original Cajun Seasoning, or to taste; • 1 tsp smoked paprika; • ¼ tsp black pepper (optional)

7 steps

Prep:10minCook:30min

Updated at: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:56:51 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories688.6 kcal (34%)

Total Fat26.8 g (38%)

Carbs63.2 g (24%)

Sugars7.5 g (8%)

Protein48.2 g (96%)

Sodium614 mg (31%)

Fiber3.6 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

Instructions

Step 1

1. Pat chicken thighs dry. Coat with olive oil, 2 tsp Slap Ya Mama and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Rest for 10 minutes.

Step 2

2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, working in batches, until cooked through (at least 165°F internally; 175°F is a good target for tender thighs). Remove and rest for 5 minutes.

Step 3

3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, bell pepper and onion to the same skillet. Sauté for 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Step 4

4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in half-and-half, Parmesan, ¾ tsp Slap Ya Mama and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Gently simmer for 3–4 minutes without boiling. Taste before adding seasoning.

Step 5

5. Cook angel hair just short of al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.

Step 6

6. Add angel hair to the cream sauce in batches. Toss gently, adding reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time until creamy.

Step 7

7. Slice chicken thighs and place over pasta. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan. Serve immediately.