Cajun Chicken over Creamy Parmesan Linguine Recipe
This Cajun Chicken over Creamy Parmesan Linguine recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender, Cajun-spiced chicken with a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce over perfectly cooked linguine. It’s a delicious meal that is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Cajun Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
For the Creamy Parmesan Linguine:
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Mix Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken strips with the spice blend.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook seasoned chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Cook the Linguine: Boil linguine as per package instructions. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Make the Sauce: In the skillet, sauté garlic, add chicken broth, heavy cream, simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add linguine to the skillet, toss in sauce, stir in Parmesan. Plate pasta, top with chicken, garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
