Description
Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken Pasta is the perfect weeknight dinner. Tender chicken tossed in a spicy-sweet Cajun honey butter sauce coats creamy fettuccine for a bold, restaurant-worthy dish ready in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
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8 oz fettuccine (or your favorite pasta)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
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2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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¼ cup butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp honey
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½ cup heavy cream
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Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water. Set aside.
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Season diced chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
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Lower heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet and let it melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in honey and simmer gently for 1 minute.
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Pour in heavy cream and stir until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
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Return chicken to the pan, tossing to coat in the sauce.
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Add cooked pasta and toss everything together until noodles are well coated. Add reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.
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Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot!
Notes
Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less spice.
Half-and-half can replace heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days—reheat gently with a splash of cream or broth.
This recipe pairs wonderfully with a crisp green salad or garlic bread for a complete meal!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American , cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 675 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg