Cajun Chicken and Garlic Parmesan Linguine
A warm and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken seasoned with Cajun spices and rich garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Contains Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until it’s perfectly al dente. Once done, drain it and set it aside.
- Season the chicken breasts liberally with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and let it rest.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the cream sauce by adding heavy cream and gradually stirring in Parmesan cheese until melted and thickened.
- Combine sliced chicken and cooked linguine, tossing everything together in the creamy sauce.
- Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish and serve hot, topped with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream and dairy-free cheese. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg