Description
This Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta recipe combines tender diced chicken seasoned with Cajun spices, coated in a luscious honey butter cream sauce, and tossed with fettuccine for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
- Reserved pasta water (as needed)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Season Chicken: Season diced chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Melt the butter, then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey and let simmer for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and stir until smooth. Let simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Add drained pasta to the pan and toss gently to combine. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
- Serve: Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped parsley or green onions.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken Pasta, Honey Butter Chicken Pasta, Creamy Cajun Chicken
