Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta
Ready to turn up the flavor on your weeknight dinner? This Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta blends smoky Cajun heat with sweet honey butter in a rich, crave-worthy sauce that clings to every noodle. It's fast, comforting, and incredibly satisfying. Whether you're after an easy recipe, quick dinner, or new food ideas with bold Southern flair, this dish has it all—making it a go-to for dinner ideas that feel like indulgent treats.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Pot for pasta
- Knife and cutting board
- Tongs or spoon
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in honey and red pepper flakes. Simmer to thicken.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving a small amount of pasta water.
- Return chicken to the skillet, stir to coat with sauce, then add pasta and mix. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra smoky flavor, use smoked paprika in your Cajun seasoning.
If reheating, add a splash of water or broth to revive the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg
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