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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta combines juicy Cajun-spiced chicken with a rich garlic butter sauce, a touch of honey, and luscious cream. Tossed with fettuccine or your favorite pasta, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner with big flavor and minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2½ tablespoons honey
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 7½ oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
  • Reserved pasta water as needed

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
  3. Season diced chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  5. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
  6. Remove and set aside.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/creamy-cajun-chicken-pasta/

Notes

  • Adjust the Cajun seasoning depending on how spicy you like it.
  • Add bell peppers or spinach for extra veggies.
  • Leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk or cream to refresh the sauce.