Description
A spicy, creamy comfort dish made in a single pot—this Cajun chicken linguine is packed with flavor from seared seasoned chicken, garlic, parmesan, and a smooth cream sauce that coats every strand of pasta. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressive meals with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Pasta & Sauce:
- 8 oz dry linguine
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Extra parmesan
Instructions
- Season chicken slices with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in broth and cream. Stir and scrape browned bits from the pan bottom.
- Add linguine. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for 10–12 minutes until pasta is al dente and liquid reduces.
- Stir in parmesan until melted and smooth. Add paprika and red pepper flakes if using.
- Return chicken to the pot. Simmer a few more minutes to warm through and blend flavors.
- Serve hot, topped with parsley and extra parmesan.