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Cajun Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Linguine Pasta

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A comforting dish featuring spiced chicken and rich, creamy pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressive gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced or pounded thin)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz linguine pasta
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
  • Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
  2. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden-brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  2. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. Stir in the Parmesan cheese (and mozzarella, if using) until completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce. If it seems too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
  6. Return the Cajun chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the linguine. Simmer for another 1-2 minutes to combine the flavors.
Serving
  1. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of cream or reserved pasta water.
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