Spicy Cajun Honey Chicken Pasta (Print Version)
Spicy Cajun chicken with creamy honey sauce and fettuccine for a flavorful meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons honey
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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8 ounces fettuccine
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Reserved pasta water
# Instructions:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
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Season the diced chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
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In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and allow it to melt. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in the honey and let it simmer for 1 minute. Slowly add the heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat it in the sauce.
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Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss gently to combine. If needed, use the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce to your desired consistency.
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Serve the dish hot, optionally garnishing with chopped parsley or green onions.