Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta
Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta is a delightful fusion of flavors that brings a kick to your dinner table. This creamy dish combines tender chicken with aromatic Cajun spices, sweet honey, and rich butter, all enveloping perfectly cooked pasta. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress the whole family. The one-pan method not only simplifies cleanup but also enhances the depth of flavor in this satisfying meal. Customize it with your favorite pasta type or add vegetables to make it even more nutritious. Get ready to indulge in a dish that balances spice and sweetness beautifully!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Season diced chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken; melt butter in the same skillet, add minced garlic, then stir in honey.
- Add heavy cream, simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet; combine with sauce and cooked pasta.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like parsley or green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg