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Cajun Chicken and Garlic Parmesan Linguine

Cajun Chicken and Garlic Parmesan Linguine You’ll Crave Daily

This Cajun Chicken and Garlic Parmesan Linguine recipe transforms simple ingredients into a satisfying meal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast A lean protein
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Adjust to your spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Linguine Flat pasta that holds sauce well
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For the garlic sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a luxurious sauce
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Chopped, for garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes For extra heat

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub Cajun seasoning on both sides. Heat a skillet and add olive oil.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate to rest.
  3. In a pot, bring salted water to boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  6. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
  7. Add the drained linguine and toss to coat with the sauce.
  8. Plate the linguine, top with sliced Cajun chicken, and garnish with parsley. Add red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with a crisp green salad or warm garlic bread for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days in separate containers.

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