Low Carb Creamy Cajun Chicken Recipe - Delicious Little Bites (2024)

Creamy Cajun Chicken is rich, creamy, and exploding with spicy flavor. This recipe is served over spaghetti squash which makes it lower in calories and carbohydrates. With only 14 net carbohydrates, it’s much lower in carbs than the traditional recipe, keto friendly for some, and gluten free.

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The first time I had a dish similar to this Creamy Cajun Chicken was at The Cheesecake Factory with my cousin. He ordered it and let me try it. It was so good.

The second time I had it was in a meal kit that’s no longer in business. And again, it was absolutely delicious.

Both times I had a dish like this, it was served with pasta. Pasta and this low carb life I’m trying to live most of the time just don’t mix all that well. So, I just had to try to make a healthier, low carb version.

Turns out, it’s really easy to modify the original. The biggest difference is swapping out the pasta for spaghetti squash.

If you’re really into these kinds of meals, I also have a Keto Cajun Jambalaya recipe that you may also enjoy.

While they both have a spicy Cajun seasoning, there are quite a few differences between that recipe and this one. Some major differences are that the jambalaya does not have a really creamy sauce and uses variety of meats. Both are definitely worth a try!

Why This Recipe Works

This delicious meal is creamy, flavorful, and healthy.

While it does take an hour to prepare due to the time it takes to roast the squash, there are a couple of short cuts you can take to make this a little quicker for a busy weeknight dinner.

You can either make the spaghetti squash ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until dinner time or you can microwave the squash. If you microwave it, it may not be quite as flavorful as it is when roasted.

This recipe is low carb, keto friendly for some, and gluten free. It does have a little spiciness to it, so it may not be one for the kids (which just means more for you!).

How to Make Creamy Cajun Chicken

What You Need to Make This Recipe

For this recipe you will need:

• 1 spaghetti squash
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 bell peppers
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

You can also find the full recipe and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. There is an option to print just the recipe there, as well.

Prep!

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

To prepare for this recipe, you will need to cut the spaghetti squash in half and scoop out all of the seeds with a spoon or ice cream scoop.

You also need to cut the chicken into bite size chunks as well as cut the peppers into chunks or strips. You can do these steps while the squash is roasting.

Create!

Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the olive oil onto the two halves of spaghetti squash and season with salt and pepper.

Roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the squash can easily be scraped out into spaghetti-like strands with a fork.

Meanwhile toss the chicken with the Cajun seasoning.

Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until the chicken is done through and no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes. Remove to a plate.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the hot skillet along with the chopped peppers.

Cook until the peppers are soft and starting to blister.

Stir the chicken back in with the peppers along with the tomato sauce, heavy cream, remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, and Parmesan cheese.

Present!

Serve the Creamy Cajun Chicken over the roasted spaghetti squash. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley, if desired.

Tips and Techniques

• If you’re short on time, you can either prepare the spaghetti squash ahead of time or microwave it instead of roasting it. To microwave, pierce several holes into the center of the squash. Microwave in 5 minute increments until the squash is tender and the skin is easily pierced with a fork. Allow to cool some before cutting it open to remove the seeds and shred it.
• You can use any combination of red, orange, yellow, green, or even poblano peppers. I use red, orange, and yellow simply because I don’t care for green peppers. Mix it up if you like!
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.

FAQ’s

What Is Cajun Spice Made Of?

There are many different versions of Cajun spice. Most include garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

Is Cajun Chicken Spicy?

Cajun Chicken is spicy. Most mixes contain cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes.

More Keto Chicken Recipes to Try

Here are a few more keto chicken dinner recipes that you might like:

• Chicken Fajitas Bowls with Cauliflower Rice
• Keto Chicken Divan
• Skillet Lemon Garlic Chicken and Orzo Pasta
• Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken
• Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken
• Creamy Garlic Chicken

You can see all of my low carb recipes by visiting the Low Carb section of the Recipe Index.

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