Description
A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring juicy Cajun-spiced chicken in a creamy Parmesan garlic butter sauce over tender linguine. Perfect for cozy dinners with a kick of spice and a comforting, velvety finish.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts or 4 thighs
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter
12 ounces linguine
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken dry, season generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the skillet, and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
4. Add heavy cream, scraping the bottom to lift browned bits. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens.
5. Meanwhile, cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
6. Return chicken to skillet with sauce, add cooked linguine, and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water for desired sauce consistency.
7. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest, creamiest sauce.
If reheating, add a splash of cream or milk to revive the sauce texture.
For less spice, reduce Cajun seasoning or use a mild blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken pasta, garlic butter linguine, creamy Parmesan sauce