Description
A sensational dish combining Cajun-spiced chicken with rich, creamy garlic parmesan linguine for a balanced meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and let rest.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, then gradually mix in Parmesan cheese until melted, adding pasta water for desired consistency.
- Slice the chicken and toss with the linguine in the creamy sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve hot, ideally with a light salad or garlic bread. Adjust the Cajun seasoning based on desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg