Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta, a delightful combination of tender chicken coated in Cajun spices, tossed in a creamy honey butter sauce, and served over al dente pasta. This dish is a perfect blend of spicy, savory, and sweet flavors that will please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Pasta:
- 8 ounces penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta, and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Prepare the Chicken: Coat chicken with Cajun seasoning, cook in skillet until golden, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Cook butter, honey, garlic, and red pepper flakes, then add cream and Parmesan.
- Combine: Add pasta, chicken, and sauce together, season, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can adjust the heat by using more or less red pepper flakes.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add spinach or sautéed bell peppers for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
