Spicy Cajun Chicken Linguine (Printable Version)
Cajun-spiced chicken and creamy garlic Parmesan linguine come together for a satisfying, flavor-packed meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cajun Chicken
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 170 g each)
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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120 millilitres chicken broth
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60 millilitres heavy cream
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
→ Creamy Parmesan Linguine
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450 grams linguine pasta
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4 tablespoons butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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240 millilitres heavy cream
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60 grams grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
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60 millilitres reserved pasta cooking water
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, for garnish
# Steps To Follow:
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Cook linguine pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 60 millilitres of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
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Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with Cajun seasoning.
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Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and thoroughly cooked. Remove from pan and let rest.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet, scraping any browned bits. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until sauce slightly thickens. Remove from heat.
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In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and bring gently to a simmer.
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Add Parmesan cheese and whisk until sauce is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Toss cooked linguine in the Parmesan sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve silky consistency.
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Slice rested chicken. Arrange chicken atop the sauced linguine. Garnish with chopped parsley, fresh basil, and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.
# Notes and Tips:
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Allowing the cooked chicken to rest before slicing preserves its juiciness.
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Reserved pasta water helps emulsify and loosen the cheese sauce for ideal texture.