Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta Recipe
Indulge in the perfect harmony of spicy Cajun flavors and sweet honey butter in this delightful chicken and pasta dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
- Reserved pasta water (as needed)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Season the Chicken: Season diced chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Melt the butter, then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey and let simmer for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and stir until smooth. Let simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Add drained pasta to the pan and toss gently to combine. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped parsley or green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cajun, Honey Butter, Chicken, Pasta, Spicy, Creamy
