Ingredients
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- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 8 oz linguine
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Season chicken with Cajun spice. Sear in olive oil on medium-high heat until fully cooked. Rest and slice.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cream and bring to simmer.
- Whisk in Parmesan until sauce is smooth. Add reserved pasta water to adjust thickness.
- Toss linguine into the sauce until well coated.
- Plate pasta and top with sliced Cajun chicken. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh Parmesan for best melt and flavor.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for spiciness.
- For extra richness, add a splash of white wine to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg