Description
Indulge in a flavorful journey with Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta. This dish brings together succulent chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a unique blend of Cajun spices and sweet honey for a delightful twist on classic comfort food. Ready to impress even the pickiest eaters, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings. Every bite promises an explosion of flavor that will make your taste buds dance!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Sauté chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add seasoned chicken pieces, and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic: During the last minute of cooking, toss in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Pour in chicken broth and honey, scraping browned bits from the skillet; simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Stir cooked pasta into the skillet with chicken and sauce; toss to coat evenly and heat through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg