Description

This Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Linguine in Creamy Parmesan Sauce is bold, creamy, and packed with Southern spice. Juicy Cajun-seasoned chicken is pan-seared to golden perfection, tossed in a luscious garlic butter sauce, and finished with a rich parmesan cream that wraps around every strand of linguine. Perfect for weeknights or a cozy dinner with friends.

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts, cubed

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons butter

12 ounces linguine pasta

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Pat chicken breasts dry and cut into bite-sized cubes. Toss with Cajun seasoning, salt, and olive oil.

2. In a large skillet, heat 1.5 tablespoons butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. Lower heat to medium. Add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).

4. Pour in heavy cream, stir, and let simmer for 3–4 minutes. Add grated parmesan and stir until melted and smooth.

5. Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.

6. Return chicken to skillet. Add linguine and toss everything to coat in the sauce. Use pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.

7. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra parmesan. Serve hot.

Notes

Don’t overcook the garlic; it can turn bitter quickly.

Use freshly grated parmesan for best melt and flavor.

To mellow the spice, cut the Cajun seasoning in half or add more cream.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Cajun-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 620
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 730
Fat: 36
Saturated Fat: 20
Unsaturated Fat: 13
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 38
Fiber: 2
Protein: 37
Cholesterol: 140

Keywords: Cajun chicken pasta, creamy linguine, garlic butter, parmesan sauce