Cajun Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Linguine Pasta
Cajun chicken with creamy Parmesan linguine pasta combines seasoned chicken, a velvety sauce, and al dente pasta for a delightful experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 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 breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook the linguine in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, reserving ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rest.
- Create the creamy sauce by sautéing garlic in the same skillet, then adding heavy cream and simmering. Stir in Parmesan until melted, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Combine the sliced chicken with drained linguine, tossing with the creamy sauce and folding in spinach until wilted.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Optionally, add more Cajun seasoning for heat and adjust garlic to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg