Description
Craving something bold, creamy, and satisfying in under 30 minutes? This Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Linguine in Creamy Parmesan Sauce is your next must-make meal. Perfect for quick dinners, cozy weekends, or when you need an easy recipe that feels restaurant-worthy. Tender Cajun-spiced chicken is tossed in rich garlic butter, combined with silky linguine, and coated in a dreamy Parmesan cream sauce. Whether you’re after dinner ideas or a comfort food fix, this flavorful pasta recipe delivers every time. Great for busy nights, perfect for leftovers, and totally customizable.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, cubed
8 oz linguine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain the rest, and set aside.
2. Season cubed chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Return chicken to the skillet and coat in the garlic butter, then remove again and keep warm.
6. Pour heavy cream into the skillet and let it simmer for 3 minutes.
7. Stir in grated Parmesan until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
8. Add linguine to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
9. Return chicken to the skillet and combine with the pasta.
10. Top with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest, creamiest sauce.
Don’t overcook the chicken—just sear it until golden and juicy.
A splash of pasta water helps emulsify the sauce and bring it all together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: American / Cajun Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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