Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken (Print Format)
Juicy Cajun chicken and pasta tossed in a rich honey butter cream sauce - bold flavors in every bite!
# Ingredients:
→ Poultry and Protein
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Seasonings
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend
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Salt to taste
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Black pepper to taste
→ Fats and Oils
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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¼ cup unsalted butter
→ Aromatics and Sweetener
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons honey
→ Cream and Pasta
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½ cup heavy cream
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8 ounces fettuccine pasta
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Reserved pasta cooking water as needed
# Steps:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
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Toss diced chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated on all sides.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in honey and let it simmer for 1 minute to develop flavor.
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Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly until smooth. Let sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until it slightly thickens.
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Return cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with sauce. Add drained pasta and gently toss to combine. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
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Serve immediately while hot, garnished with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.
# Tips:
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For milder flavor, reduce Cajun seasoning or choose a low-sodium blend
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Pasta water helps create a silky sauce that clings to the noodles
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Best served immediately while the sauce is creamy and warm