Description
Cajun Chicken and Garlic Parmesan Linguine is a flavor-packed classic that delivers comfort for spice and pasta lovers.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 8 oz linguine
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Season chicken with Cajun spice. Sear in olive oil on medium-high heat until fully cooked. Rest and slice.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cream and bring to simmer.
- Whisk in Parmesan until sauce is smooth. Add reserved pasta water to adjust thickness.
- Toss linguine into the sauce until well coated.
- Plate pasta and top with sliced Cajun chicken. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg