Description
Cajun Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Linguine Pasta is a flavorful dish that combines spicy Cajun chicken with creamy, rich pasta for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Chicken Breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
- 8 ounces Linguine Pasta
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
- Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Start by seasoning your chicken breasts generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the spices.
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and let it rest.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine Everything: Slice the cooked chicken and add back to the skillet along with the cooked linguine. Toss to coat the pasta and chicken in the sauce. Fold in the fresh spinach until it wilts slightly.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate your dish and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute Pecorino Romano for a sharper cheese taste.
- Avocado oil can replace olive oil for cooking.
- Kale or arugula can be used instead of spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg