Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta
Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta is the perfect dish for a busy weeknight dinner, combining tender chicken with a creamy, flavorful sauce and pasta. This recipe is a delightful mix of smoky Cajun spices and sweet honey, resulting in a comforting meal that will have everyone asking for seconds. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s an ideal choice whether you’re cooking for your family or impressing guests on date night. With just one pan required, cleanup is a breeze, leaving you more time to enjoy your delicious creation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
- Reserved pasta water (as needed)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken in olive oil until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium; melt butter in the same skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in honey and let simmer before adding heavy cream.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce.
- Fold in drained pasta, using reserved water if needed for desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg