Description
Get ready to spice up your weeknight dinner with this Spicy Cajun Chicken and Linguine in One-Pan Wonder! Packed with bold Cajun seasoning, juicy chicken strips, and perfectly cooked linguine tossed in a smoky, savory sauce, this dish is the ultimate comfort food for spice lovers. It’s a quick dinner idea, easy recipe, and flavorful twist that transforms simple ingredients into a delicious, one-pan sensation. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, bold food ideas, or a crowd-pleasing pasta, this one brings the heat—and the love—in every bite.
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Optional: 1/4 cup heavy cream or grated Parmesan
- Optional add-ins: sun-dried tomatoes, bell peppers, red pepper flakes
- Garnish: fresh parsley or chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook linguine in salted boiling water until just al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips in a single layer.
- Season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from pan.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping the bottom to release flavor.
- Return chicken to pan. Add linguine and toss everything together.
- If needed, add reserved pasta water for a silkier sauce.
- Optional: Stir in heavy cream or Parmesan for a creamy finish. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley or green onions. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes