Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine is a rich, spicy, and comforting pasta dish that features tender Cajun-seasoned chicken, sautéed vegetables, and a creamy Parmesan sauce, all tossed with linguine for a quick and flavorful Southern-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
12 oz linguine
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper (red or green), sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Season sliced chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté diced onion and sliced bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Pour in chicken broth and gently scrape up browned bits from the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Return cooked chicken and linguine to the skillet and toss to coat everything in the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Swap linguine for fettuccine or penne for variety.
Add cayenne or jalapeños for extra heat.
Use smoked sausage instead of chicken for a twist.
Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
Add mushrooms or spinach for more vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
