Cajun Chicken Pasta In Creamy Parmesan Garlic Sauce
Cajun Chicken Pasta In Creamy Parmesan Garlic Sauce is a vibrant dish that brings the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine right to your table. This recipe combines tender chicken strips and al dente linguine, all enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit any spice preference. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy a comforting meal that delights everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook seasoned chicken for 6–7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook linguine until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add chicken broth and scrape up pan bits; stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Toss cooked linguine with the sauce, add melted Parmesan cheese, and return cooked chicken to the skillet; mix well.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg