Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken Pasta combines tender, juicy chicken breast seasoned with bold Cajun spices and coated in a luscious honey butter cream sauce. Tossed with fettuccine and garnished with fresh parsley, this flavorful American Cajun-inspired dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine (or your favorite pasta)
Chicken and Seasonings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ cup heavy cream
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine until al dente according to package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, season the diced chicken breast with the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper to your preference.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the seasoned chicken in a single layer and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Make the sauce base: Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the butter and let it melt completely. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add honey: Stir in the honey and let it simmer gently for 1 minute to blend the flavors.
- Add heavy cream: Pour in the heavy cream and stir continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss it in the creamy sauce to coat evenly.
- Toss with pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together to ensure the noodles are well coated with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach the desired consistency.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the pasta for a fresh pop of color and flavor. Serve the dish hot immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to increase or decrease the spice level according to your taste.
- For a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of cream or broth to maintain the sauce’s creaminess.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a crisp green salad or garlic bread to complete your meal.
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