Description
A quick and comforting weeknight meal that combines spicy Cajun flavors with a creamy honey sauce over fettuccine.
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine (or your favorite pasta)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup (4 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then set the pasta aside.
- Pat the diced chicken dry with paper towels. Toss with Cajun seasoning, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer — don’t overcrowd. Sear, stirring occasionally, about 6–8 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/4 cup butter to the same skillet and allow it to melt. Add minced garlic and sauté 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in 2 tbsp honey and let it simmer for about 1 minute.
- Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and stir until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 1–2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss until every strand is coated. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter meal, serve over zucchini noodles or with a larger salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun