Spicy Cajun Cream Pasta with Chicken
Tender chicken breast seared with Cajun spice, tossed into a quick cream sauce with fettuccine and finished with parmesan. Total weeknight heat and comfort in 18 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 745
- Protein
- 52g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente, about 9 minutes. Reserve 0.5 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2
Pat chicken dry. Rub all over with cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers.
Step 3
Sear chicken 6–7 minutes per side without moving until edges look golden and internal temp hits 165°F. Transfer to a cutting board.
Step 4
Pour cream into the same skillet with 1 tbsp fresh butter. Stir over medium heat for 1 minute until bubbling slightly.
Step 5
Slice cooked chicken. Add pasta to the cream sauce along with chicken and parmesan. Toss, adding pasta water 1 tbsp at a time until silky.
Step 6
Serve hot. Taste and adjust salt and cajun heat to your liking.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot for boiling
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- meat thermometer
- tongs
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