Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken (Print Version)
Tender Cajun chicken and pasta coated in silky honey butter cream sauce for satisfying flavor in every bite.
# Ingredients:
→ Proteins
01 -
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
→ Seasonings
02 -
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Fats and Oils
05 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
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60 grams unsalted butter
→ Aromatics and Flavorings
07 -
2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons honey
→ Sauces and Dairy
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120 milliliters heavy cream
→ Pasta
10 -
225 grams fettuccine
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Reserved pasta water
# Instructions:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 120 milliliters of the cooking water.
02 -
Combine diced chicken breast with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in honey and let simmer for 1 minute to meld flavors.
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Pour in heavy cream and stir until fully combined. Simmer the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
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Return cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the sauce.
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Add drained fettuccine to the pan and gently toss with chicken and sauce. If needed, adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
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Plate immediately while hot. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
# Notes:
01 -
Reserve some pasta water to help emulsify and adjust the consistency of the sauce as needed.
02 -
For milder heat, use less Cajun seasoning or select a mild blend.