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Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine

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A delightful dish that combines tender chicken, bold Cajun spices, and creamy sauce over linguine, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 12 oz linguine
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste salt & black pepper
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Toss sliced chicken with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and let simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in Parmesan until melted and creamy.
  5. Add the cooked linguine and chicken back into the skillet. Toss until everything is well coated in the creamy Cajun sauce.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove over low heat or in the microwave, adding a splash of extra cream or broth to keep it creamy.
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