Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine is a delightful culinary experience that combines tender chicken with a luscious, creamy sauce and perfectly cooked linguine. This dish offers a burst of bold flavors, thanks to the aromatic blackened seasoning and rich Parmesan cream that envelops the pasta. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a special occasion, this quick and easy recipe will impress family and friends alike. Plus, it’s all made in one skillet for hassle-free cleanup!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp blackened seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with blackened seasoning and smoked paprika. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in butter until fragrant. Add chicken broth and simmer briefly.
- Stir in heavy cream and whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Season to taste.
- Combine linguine with the sauce; add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve sliced chicken over the creamy pasta and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg