Description
This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Whipped Roasted Garlic Feta & Crispy Chickpeas brings bold flavor and comfort to your table in the most unexpected way. Featuring juicy, spicy Cajun chicken over buttery pasta tossed with a tangy whipped feta and roasted garlic sauce, it’s a feast of textures. Crispy spiced chickpeas finish the dish with a satisfying crunch. Perfect for an easy dinner, a cozy date night, or weekend meal prep, this is a recipe that feels indulgent yet balanced—and will leave everyone asking for seconds. Great for those hunting for healthy dinner ideas, comfort food with a twist, or creative pasta recipes!
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast
1 ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
3 tbsp olive oil
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
10 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
3–4 cloves roasted garlic
½ cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Slice the top off a garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast at 400°F for 35-40 minutes until caramelized. Cool before using.
2. Toss chickpeas with 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning, and salt. Roast at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until crispy.
3. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
4. Dice chicken breast and season with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning. Sauté in 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until browned and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
5. In a food processor, blend feta, Greek yogurt, and roasted garlic until smooth. Add pasta water if needed for creaminess.
6. Mix pasta with whipped feta sauce. Top with Cajun chicken and crispy chickpeas. Garnish with parsley and cracked pepper.
Notes
Don’t skip roasting the garlic—it mellows out and adds depth to the whipped feta.
Keep chickpeas crispy by storing separately and reheating in a dry pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting & Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, Cajun chicken pasta, healthy comfort food, easy dinner idea, spicy pasta