Description
A rich and creamy Cajun chicken linguine with a garlic parmesan sauce, all cooked in one pot for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced)
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken and Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well.
- Add linguine, ensuring it’s submerged. Simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less spice.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor.
- Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, creamy linguine, one pot pasta, garlic parmesan sauce