Cajun Chicken Pasta In Creamy Parmesan Garlic Sauce
Cajun Chicken Pasta in Creamy Parmesan Garlic Sauce is a flavor-packed dish that brings together spicy Cajun chicken and a luscious, creamy sauce, making it ideal for both busy weeknights and special gatherings. With its quick preparation time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is not only easy to make but also highly customizable. You can add your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice levels to suit your taste. The rich combination of Cajun seasoning and parmesan cheese creates an irresistible meal that will surely impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 6–7 minutes until browned.
- Boil salted water and cook linguine until al dente; drain.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic, then add chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer until thickened.
- Toss cooked linguine in the sauce with Parmesan cheese; add back the chicken.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg