Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken And Pasta
A bold and creamy Cajun-inspired pasta dish with tender seared chicken, honey butter sauce, and just the right amount of spice. Perfect for quick weeknights or lazy weekends.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces fettuccine or any pasta you have on hand
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente (10–12 mins). Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Toss diced chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a hot skillet with oil, cook chicken for 6–8 mins until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Lower heat. Melt butter in the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 secs, then stir in honey and let bubble for 1 min.
- Pour in heavy cream. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened (2–3 mins).
- Add chicken and pasta to the skillet. Mix gently. Stir in reserved pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
- Serve warm, topped with parsley or green onions if desired.