Description
Spicy Cajun Chicken Linguine in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a flavorful fusion of smoky heat and silky richness. Cajun-spiced chicken is pan-seared to perfection, then layered over a bed of linguine tossed in a velvety garlic Parmesan cream sauce. Ideal for dinner parties or cozy nights in, this dish is hearty, satisfying, and surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
For the Cajun Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Linguine:
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- Salt for pasta water
For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and coat evenly with Cajun seasoning.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and butter. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Set aside.
- Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in cream, stir, and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Let sauce thicken.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated. Add pasta water if needed.
- Slice rested chicken and lay it over the pasta.
- Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes