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Cajun Chicken and Garlic Parmesan Linguine

Cajun Chicken and Garlic Parmesan Linguine for Cozy Nights

This Cajun Chicken and Garlic Parmesan Linguine is a comforting, indulgent meal perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cajun Chicken Ingredients
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast Juicy base of the dish.
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning For bold, smoky heat.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing chicken.
Creamy Linguine Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Linguine Flat pasta that holds onto sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing garlic.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Creates a luxurious texture.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley For garnish and freshness.
Garnishing Ingredients
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes Optional for extra heat.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for flavor.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • large pot
  • cutting board
  • Tongs

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and rub Cajun seasoning over both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  3. Cook linguine in boiling salted water according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  4. Sauté minced garlic in melted butter in the same skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  7. Toss linguine in the creamy sauce until well coated.
  8. Slice chicken and serve on top of linguine, garnished with parsley and optional red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is customizable. Adjust spice levels and ingredients as desired.

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