Cajun Chicken & Creamy Parmesan Linguine for Effortless Dinner

A quick and flavorful Cajun Chicken & Creamy Parmesan Linguine that transforms your dinner routine with its rich flavors.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Creole, Italian

Calories: 600

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 pieces Chicken Breasts Tender and juicy, may substitute with shrimp or tofu.
2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Store-bought or homemade.

For the Creamy Sauce

2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Butter Essential for searing chicken and enhancing the sauce.
2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh preferred.
1 cup Heavy Cream May substitute with half-and-half.
1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated.

For the Pasta

8 ounces Linguine Alternatives include fettuccine or gluten-free pasta.
to taste Salt For boiling pasta.
to taste Pepper

For Garnish

to taste Parsley Optional, for garnish.

Equipment

large skillet
Pot for boiling pasta

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Rub Cajun seasoning over both sides of chicken breasts. Let rest for 10 minutes.
Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side.
Cook linguine in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water.
In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in olive oil or butter, then add heavy cream and simmer.
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
Slice the chicken and combine with linguine and sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor. Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste if heat sensitivity is a concern.

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