Description
Indulge in the bold and creamy flavors of Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta, a dish that transforms your dinner table into a culinary delight. This one-pan wonder combines tender chicken breasts seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, enveloped in a luscious honey butter sauce that balances sweetness with spice. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also allows for endless customization – swap in your favorite pasta or vegetables for added nutrition. In just 25 minutes, you can serve up a comforting meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Season diced chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet heated over medium-high, sear chicken until golden (about 6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, melt butter, and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Stir in honey and simmer for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream; stir until smooth and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce.
- Toss in cooked pasta and use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like parsley or green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg