Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta, a dish that combines smoky Cajun spices, rich honey sweetness, and creamy goodness all in one pan. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is ready in just 25 minutes. Each bite offers a delightful balance of spice and sweetness, making it an instant favorite for families and guests alike. Plus, with minimal cleanup thanks to the one-pan method, you can spend more time enjoying your meal and less time washing dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Season diced chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown (6–8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant (30 seconds). Stir in honey and let simmer for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer until thickened (2–3 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, toss to coat with sauce.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet; mix well, using reserved pasta water to adjust consistency as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg