Description
Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta delivers a bold flavor explosion that dances across palates with southern charm. Louisiana-inspired seasonings and rich cream sauce promise a culinary journey you’ll savor down to the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces (113 grams) linguine
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Combine chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, ensuring each piece is evenly coated and infused with spicy flavor.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high temperature, cooking chicken until golden brown and fully cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium-low, introducing heavy cream, diced tomatoes, fresh basil, minced garlic, salt, and cracked black pepper into the pan.
- Allow sauce to simmer and gradually thicken, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching and blend flavors, around 4-5 minutes.
- While sauce reduces, prepare linguine according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain pasta thoroughly, then transfer to serving dish and generously coat with the creamy Cajun sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top, creating a rich, tangy finish.
- Serve immediately while pasta remains hot and sauce is velvety smooth.
Notes
- Customize the Cajun seasoning intensity by adjusting the amount to suit personal heat preferences.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories.
- Enhance dish’s nutritional value by adding colorful vegetables like bell peppers or spinach during sauce preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 719 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 29 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg