Description
Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta is a delightful dish that perfectly balances smoky Cajun flavors with sweet honey and creamy butter. This one-pan meal comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special date nights at home. The tender chicken mingles beautifully with fettuccine pasta, all enveloped in a rich, flavorful sauce. Each bite delivers a harmonious blend of spice, richness, and sweetness that will have your taste buds dancing. Plus, with minimal cleanup, you can spend more time enjoying your delicious creation and less time washing dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Season the diced chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear the chicken until golden brown (6–8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Stir in honey and let simmer for a minute before adding heavy cream. Cook until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce.
- Mix in drained pasta and toss gently to combine, using reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve hot with optional parsley garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 775mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg