Description
This Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Linguine in Creamy Parmesan Sauce is a bold, comforting pasta dish made with tender chicken, smoky Cajun spices, and a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it delivers spicy, savory flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
12 oz linguine pasta
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Add heavy cream and simmer gently. Stir in parmesan cheese until sauce thickens. Add reserved pasta water as needed.
6. Toss cooked linguine in the sauce. Slice chicken and lay over pasta.
7. Let flavors combine for 2 minutes before serving. Garnish with parmesan and parsley.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for a smooth sauce.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
Add spinach or mushrooms for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg