Description
Cajun Chicken Linguine with creamy garlic Parmesan sauce and bold Cajun-spiced chicken ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces linguine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and rub with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high and sear chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through to 165°F. Rest and slice.
- Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer 3 to 4 minutes.
- Whisk in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Add pasta water if needed.
- Toss linguine in the sauce until coated.
- Top with sliced chicken and garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Do not overcook chicken. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for smooth sauce.
- Add a splash of milk or cream when reheating to loosen sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 185mg