Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine is a comforting dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Cajun cuisine right to your dinner table. This recipe features tender chicken breasts seasoned with zesty blackened spices, combined with perfectly cooked linguine and enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser. With every bite, you’ll experience an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp blackened seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of cooking water before draining.
- Season the chicken with blackened seasoning and smoked paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for about a minute. Add chicken broth, scraping the pan for flavor, then stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked linguine into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Slice rested chicken and serve over linguine; garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg