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A skillet filled with creamy penne pasta and golden Cajun chicken topped with parsley.
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Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 750kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons hone y
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Cook penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water then drain.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the cubed chicken with 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat; add minced garlic and sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in the honey, the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, and the red pepper flakes.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
  • Whisk in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet; toss to coat thoroughly, adding reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time if the sauce is too thick.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.