Description
A creamy, smoky, and slightly sweet Cajun pasta made in one pan, featuring juicy seared chicken breast, fettuccine pasta, and a velvety sauce with a balance of spice and sweetness. Perfect for weeknight dinners with a gourmet touch.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
8 oz fettuccine pasta
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts generously with Cajun seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a cast iron skillet. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown and cooked through (about 4–5 minutes per side). Remove and let rest.
3. In the same skillet, cook fettuccine until al dente, allowing pasta to absorb Cajun-flavored oil. Remove pasta and reserve a splash of pasta water.
4. Add garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream, stir in Parmesan cheese, and mix until smooth. Drizzle in honey for balance.
5. Adjust seasoning with red pepper flakes for extra heat. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water.
6. Toss pasta in the sauce until fully coated. Slice rested chicken and place on top.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother sauce.
Adjust sweetness and spice to taste—extra honey for balance, or more Cajun seasoning for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta Dinner
- Method: One-Pan Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (¼ recipe)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Cajun pasta, creamy chicken pasta, weeknight dinner, spicy pasta