Description
Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta is a rich and creamy meal featuring crispy chicken tossed in a sweet-and-spicy Cajun honey butter sauce, served over tender pasta — perfect for when you want a hearty, indulgent dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound penne or fettuccine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and black pepper, then toss in flour.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until crispy and fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Add garlic, chili flakes, and honey. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Reduce heat and add heavy cream and Parmesan; let it simmer to form a creamy sauce.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss in sauce.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- Combine chicken and sauce with the pasta and serve warm.
Notes
- Add chopped peppers or veggies for additional texture.
- For less heat, reduce chili flakes and Cajun seasoning.
- Pair with a side of garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cajun chicken, honey butter, creamy chicken, pasta, main course